Harapuja, Harapūjā, Hara-puja: 1 definition
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Harapuja 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
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Harapūjā (हरपूजा) refers to the “worship of Śiva (and his consort Gaurī)” and represents one of the various Marriage Rites (saṃskāra) according to the Saṃskāra-kaustubha of Anantadeva p.766—The main outlines of the marriage saṃskāra show a remarkable continuity for several thousand years from the times of the Rig Veda down to modern times.—Gaurī-harapūjā refers to “worship of Śiva and his consort Gaurī”. Saṃskāra-kaustubha of Anantadeva p.766, Saṃskāra-ratna-mālā of Gopīnatha p.534 and 544, Dharma-sindhu p.261 (notes that there are several views as to when kanyādāna takes place) describe this. Images of Gaurī and Hara are to be made of gold or silver or pictures of them on a wall etc.. or on a piece of cloth or stone are to be drawn and worshipped by the intending bride after puṇyāhavācana and before kanyādāna. Vide Laghu-Āśvalāyana 15.35.
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
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