Phalgunamasa, Phālgunamāsa, Phalguna-masa: 1 definition
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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsPhālgunamāsa (फाल्गुनमास) refers to the months of March-April which is associated with various festivals, as discussed in chapter 27 of the Puruṣottamasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text consisting of more than 1800 verses devoted to temple-building and the practical concerns of the Pāñcarātra priestly community.—Description of the chapter [saṃvatsarotsava-vidhi]: Bhagavān says that the (liturgical) year starts with the vasanta season. On the first day of this—to satisfy the deity who is guardian of that period—the vasantotsava festival is celebrated (1-3). [...] In “phālguna”-month [March-April] mahālakṣmyutsava is celebrated (595-66).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Phalguna, Masha.
Full-text: Ullasa, Andherakondi, Adhim, Adhila, Andhera, Andheri, Adhinnamadhim, Adhimmadhim, Gandhapuja.
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