Saptarcisha, Saptārciṣa: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Saptārciṣa can be transliterated into English as Saptarcisa or Saptarcisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Alternative spellings of this word include Saptarchisha.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexSaptārciṣa (सप्तार्चिष).—Mantra to be recited at the śrāddha; leads to overlordship;1 to be recited daily in honour of Pitṛs and their seven gaṇas; in nine verses.2
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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The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 206 - Procedure for Performing Śrāddha < [Section 1 - Prabhāsa-kṣetra-māhātmya]