Golden pitcher, Golden pot, Golden vessel: 2 definitions
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Golden pitcher means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsGolden Pots (filled with auspicious water) are used in certain temple-construction rituals, as discussed in chapter 42 of the Paushkara-Samhitā: a Pancaratra text of almost 5900 verses divided into forty-three chapters presented as a frame-work dialogue between Paushkara and Bhagavan dealing with the esoteric meaning of mandala-designs, worship routines and temple-building.—Description of the chapter [prāsādapāda-pratiṣṭhā]: When a temple is to be built, the site already having been selected, the patron [kartā], director [deśika] and śilpin and others go to the site at an auspicious time all the while chanting mantras. A temple-in-miniature [devālaya] is provided there, and into a small golden pot filled with water brought from various holy places the Lord's Presence is invoked as apāṃmūrti. [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
India history and geography
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Golden Pitchers 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, Pot, Gold.
Full-text (+22): Bhringara, Suvannabhinkara, Hiranyapatra, Vitahiranmaya, Mahanidhi, Nidhitthana, Nidhidassanaka, Nidhipatta, Mahabhutaghata, Sahiranyapatra, Royal throne, Nishka, Porkalacam, Drishtikrit, Haimapatra, Porkalam, Apammurti, Vriddhakumarivakyavaranyaya, Pearls-string, Flower-pendant.
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Atharvaveda ancillary literature (Study) (by B. R. Modak)
Part 2.9 - The Hiranyagarbha-vidhi < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Part 5.3.8 - Omens related to Dreams < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Part 4 - The Kalpas (sacrificial procedures)—Introduction < [Chapter 1 - Ancillary Literature of the Atharvaveda (other than the Parisistas)]
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
Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 10 - The Birth of Lakṣmī < [Section 4 - Brahma-khaṇḍa (Section on Brahman)]
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)]
Sanskrit Inscriptions of Thailand (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
Tilakamanjari of Dhanapala (study) (by Shri N. M. Kansara)
29. Kaumudi-mahotsava (the holy-bath ceremony of Lord Mahavira) < [Chapter 11 - Social Data]
28. Worship of the family deity < [Chapter 11 - Social Data]
14. Festivities on the reception of King < [Chapter 11 - Social Data]