A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Atirudra
This page describes Atirudra which is located on page 203 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Atirudra” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Rites of Laksha Homa (‘making sacrificial offerings a hundred thousand times ), Rudra and Atirudra rites etc. should be performed there. I shall, O dear one, state correctly the benefit of every donation made in that holy spot with adequate faith. Listen to it. By the donation referred to, the devotee acquires enjoyment in this world as well as hereafter. 77. By performing the rite of marriage a man acquires a kingdom....
Read full contents: Chapter 13 - Greatness of Bakularka
Preceptors of Advaita [by T. M. P. Mahadevan]
1942—Atirudra homa at Puvanur near Mannargudi. 37. Vyasa puja, Atirudra homa, and Shatachandi homa at Nattam village. 38. Vyasa puja and Navaratri puja at Tiruvanaikka. Kumbhabhishekam of Panchamukheshvara shrine. Parayana of the four Vedas was held, Atharvana Vedins having been specially brought from Kashi for this purpose. Recitation of the whole of Nalvar Tamil Tirumurai set to pan metres was also conducted. 39....
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