Navannavidhana, Navānnavidhāna, Navanna-vidhana: 1 definition

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Navannavidhana 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.

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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary study

Navānnavidhāna (नवान्नविधान) is the name of a festival that once existed in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa. Navānnavidhāna proceeds as follows: The ceremony of new grains is to take place when the fresh crops are ready. Listening to vocal and instrumental music, recitation of Vedic texts, worship of gods, manes, Brahmā, Ananta and guardians of the quarters, and making of gifts of rice and preparations of other grains to the Brāhmaṇas, the servants and the relatives are prescribed on this day.

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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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