Chandodevapuja, Chandodevapūjā, Chandodeva-puja: 1 definition
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Chandodevapuja means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chhandodevapuja.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary studyChandodevapūjā (छन्दोदेवपूजा) is the name of a festival that once existed in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—Chandodevapūjā proceeds as follows: Women only are to worship Chandodeva on 11th and 12th of the dark-half of Caitra, with flesh of aquatic animals, various types of edibles, garlands, incense and fragrant saffron. A peculiar rite of sending Chandodeva out of the house through the door and bringing him in through the ventilator is also to be performed.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches: Puja, Chandodeva.
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