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Golden pitcher means something in the history of ancient India. 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.
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Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Golden pitcher were used for decorating the Royal Throne, during celebrations in ancient India of the “grand festival” (Mahotsava) of the coronation of a crown prince (yuvarāja-abhiṣeka), as depicted in the Kathās (narrative poems) such as Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—Page 199: Here is described yuvarāja-abhiṣeka-mahotsava when the city of Ayodhyā put on gala appearance by means of beautifying streets, [...] The pearls-strings were hung as festoons, so also were hung the flower-pendants. In the āsthānamaṇḍapa was placed a big royal throne which was occupied by prince regent Kuvalayacandra and decked with golden pitchers studded with many kinds of jewels and covered with golden lotuses. [...]”.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Pitcher, Gold.
Full-text: Bhringara, Suvannabhinkara, Mahabhutaghata, Royal throne, Asthanamandapa, Yuvarajabhisheka, Pearls-string, Abhishekamahotsava, Golden lotus, Abhishekotsava, Flower-pendant, Mahotsava, Tha, Devotthana, Talaikkol.
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Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 2: Kumārapāla < [Chapter XII - Omniscience and wandering of Mahāvīra]
Part 4: Birth-rites of Kunthu < [Chapter I - Śrī Kunthusvāmicaritra]
Part 9: Initiation of Vimalavāhana < [Chapter I - Previous incarnation as Vimalavāhana]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Chapter 218 - Mode of performing the coronation of a king (rājābhiṣeka)
Chapter 61 - Consecration of doors of the temple and the erection of banner
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) (by Nidheesh Kannan B.)
9. Courtesan in Arthaśāstra < [Chapter 1 - Rise of Urbanization and Luxury Life in India]
Buddhacarita (by Charles Willemen)
Chapter XXVIII - The Division of the Relics < [Fascicle Five]
Chapter XXVII - The Eulogy of Nirvana < [Fascicle Five]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
3.2. Medicinal Baths < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 72 - Devotees of Kṛṣṇa Born in Gokula as Cowherdesses < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 43 - Jayā Ekādaśī < [Section 6 - Uttara-Khaṇḍa (Concluding Section)]
Chapter 40 - The Fruit of Occasional Charity < [Section 2 - Bhūmi-khaṇḍa (section on the earth)]