Dhautavastra, Dhauta-vastra: 1 definition
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Dhautavastra 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Dhautavastra (धौतवस्त्र) refers to “washed and dried clothes”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.13, while explaining the mode of worshipping Śiva:—“[...] after bath (snāna) he shall perform water libation (tarpaṇa) propitiating gods (Devas), sages (Ṛṣis) and the manes (Pitṛs). Thereafter washed and dried clothes (dhauta-vastra) shall be worn and Ācamana performed again”.
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: Dhauta, Vastra.
Full-text: Tovatti, Totavatti, Udgamaniya, Tarpana.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Dhautavastra, Dhauta-vastra; (plurals include: Dhautavastras, vastras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.8.19 < [Chapter 8 - In the Story of the Yajña-sītās, the Glories of Ekādaśī]
Verse 8.13.97 < [Chapter 13 - A Thousand Names of Lord Balarāma]
Devi Tantra, Mantra, Yantra (study) (by Srider Basudevan Iyer)
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Daily Life (2): Dress and Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2. Various other Upper Garments and Lower Garments < [Chapter 2 - Costumes]