Murajapa, Mura-japa, Mura-japam, Murajapam: 1 definition

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Murajapa 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: Heidelberg: Glory of the Tiruvanantapuram Padmanabhasvami Temple

Murajapam refers to the “recitation of three Vedas for fifty-six days in seven sessions”, as explained in the tenth chapter of the Syānandūrapuravarṇana-prabandha by Svāti-Tirunāḷ (1813-1846) (one of the rulers of Travancore) which deals with the different activities of the Thiruvananthapuram Temple, including ceremonies and festivals.—The subject matter of the tenth chapter of the Syānadūrapuravarṇana is an account of the Lakṣadīpam festival of the temple that is celebrated once in six years. It was introduced in 1750 CE33 and is still celebrated today. One lakh lamps are lit on the festival day, which is also the culmination of the murajapam or recitation of three Vedas for fifty-six days in seven sessions. Not only in the Syānadūrapuravarṇana, but in all the other works of Svāti-Tirunāḷ, a great devotee of Pamanābha, we see prominence given to the glory of the temple.

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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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