Pilgrimage: 1 definition
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Pilgrimage 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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Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (h)(The system of) Pilgrimage in Hinduism seems to be very auspicious, common and popular. The temple is a place where the devotees can get the environment to connect themselves with their lords. The Hindu temple consists of all the cosmic elements from fire to water, images of nature to deities, Gods remain feminine to masculine, kāma to artha, fleeting sounds and incense smells etc. by which one can celebrate life. Stella Kramrisch, the author of The Hindu Temple also keeps her view point in the same spirit. The Hindu temples are designed for the purpose of making connection between man and the divine and to help the people to develop their spiritual knowledge and truth.
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Full-text (+815): Tirtha, Tirthayatra, Prayaga, Prabhasa, Somatirtha, Gangayatra, Pushkara, Mahayatra, Tirthatana, Yatra, Gokarna, Varanasi, Pancatirthi, Haj, Punyatirtha, Yatraprasanga, Kapiladhara, Samavatara, Dharanga, Punyakshetra.
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Search found 185 books and stories containing Pilgrimage; (plurals include: Pilgrimages). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
The Pilgrimages in the Matsya Purāṇa < [Chapter 4 - Geographical history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Geographical History in the Purāṇs < [Chapter 3 - Historical elements in the Mahā-Purāṇas]
Cultural History In the Purāṇas < [Chapter 3 - Historical elements in the Mahā-Purāṇas]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 48 - Eminence of Kulasantāvana [Kulasaṃtāraṇa?] Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Arbuda-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 100b - Yātrā Parikrama (pilgrimages) (2): Vaiśveśvarī Yātrā < [Section 2 - Uttarārdha]
Chapter 100g - Pilgrimages of Gaṇeśas, Bhairava etc. < [Section 2 - Uttarārdha]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 8 - On going to the Tīrthas < [Book 4]
Chapter 12 - On the cause of the war between Ādi and Baka < [Book 6]
Chapter 8 - On the Guṇas and their forms < [Book 3]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
Chapter 25 - Pilgrimage (yātrā)
Chapter 12 - Dharma (way of life)
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 1.4.39 < [Chapter 4 - Description of Questions About the Lord’s Appearance]
Verse 8.10.5 < [Chapter 10 - The Paddhati and Paṭala of Lord Balarāma]
Verses 5.14.33-34 < [Chapter 14 - The Meeting of King Nanda and Uddhava]
The Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)
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