A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Durgotsava
This page describes Durgotsava which is located on page 557 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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Chaitanya Bhagavata [by Bhumipati Dasa]
mridanga-mandira-shankha ache sarva-ghare durgotsava-kale vadya vaja bara tare || 90 || English translation: (90) They all had mridangas, karatalas, and conchshells in their homes that they used during the Durga-puja festival. Commentary: Gaudiya-bhashya by Shrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura:Every religious-minded person had musical instruments like mridanga and conchshell in their houses. They used them in autumn or on the occasion of Mahamaya-puja in the month of Caitra....
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