Solar Month: 1 definition
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Solar Month means something in the history of ancient India. 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.
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: South Indian FestivitiesThe solar year commences from the Sun’s entrance into aries—Ram. The beginnings of the solar months are determined by the entry of the Sun into the other zodiacal signs.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Month.
Full-text (+37): Sauramasa, Saura, Ravimasaka, Vishaghatika, Suryamasa, Samkranti, Ayana, Masha, Ritu, Timgalodu, Adhimasa, Ahoratra, Paksha, Truti, Prana, Vinadi, Paulisha, Romaka, Ravimasa, Cauramacam.
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.218 < [Section XXIX - Description of the Expiatory Penances]
Verse 2.34 < [Section XI - The Ceremony of ‘First Egress,’ (niṣkramaṇa) and that of ‘First Feeding,’ (annaprāśana)]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Asvalayana-grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXXVIII - Various Vratas described < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]