The Agni Purana
by N. Gangadharan | 1954 | 360,691 words | ISBN-10: 8120803590 | ISBN-13: 9788120803596
This page describes Vows observed on the fifth lunar day which is chapter 180 of the English translation of the Agni Purana, one of the eighteen major puranas dealing with all topics concerning ancient Indian culture, tradition and sciences. Containing roughly 15,000 Sanskrit metrical verses, subjects contained in the Agni-Purana include cosmology, philosophy, architecture, iconography, economics, diplomacy, pilgrimage guides, ancient geography, gemology, ayurveda, etc.
Chapter 180 - Vows observed on the fifth lunar day
[Sanskrit text for this chapter is available]
Fire-god said:
1-2. I shall describe the vow (performed) on the fifth lunar day which would confer health, heaven and emancipation. The serpents Vāsuki, Takṣaka, Kālīya, Maṇibhadraka, Airāvata, Dhṛtarāṣṭra, Karkoṭaka and Dhanañjaya should be worshipped (on the fifth lunar-day) in the bright fortnight in (the month of) nabhas (August-September), nabhasya (September-October), āśvina (October-November) and kārttika (November-December). These would confer protection from fear, longevity, learning, fame and wealth.