Snanottara, Snana-uttara, Snānottara: 1 definition
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Snanottara 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: ACHC: Smarta PujaSnānottara (स्नानोत्तर) refers to a “pūjā after the ceremonial bath” representing one of the five types of snāna or snānīya, which is one of the various services (upacāra) of a pūjā (ritualistic worship of a deity) which aim at the purification of the devotee.—After the bath [snāna] a short pūjā (svalpapūjā) follows where the icon is offered sandalwood paste for besmearing the body, unbroken rice (as a substitute for ornaments), flowers and leaves, incense, a lamp and food. The food (usually the left-overs of the substances used for the baths with the five nectars) is offered in a particular manner [...]. After the meal water for washing the hands and the mouth, sandalwood paste for rubbing on the hands, betel and a gift are offered. The worshipper performs circumambulation and prostrates himself before the icon. Flowers consecrated by mantras are offered. The worship is then completed and dedicated along with the merit accruing from it to Brahman, the highest reality, indicated by the words oṃ tat sat.
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