A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Festivals
This page describes Festivals which is located on page 594 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 “Festivals” according to 117 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) [by Shri Shrimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja]
These included the Dola Festival (Swing Festival), the festival of damanaka flowers, bathing Lord Jagannatha in fragrant sandalwood water for Candana-yatra, the ceremonial bathing festival during Rama-navami, Ratha-yatra (Festival of the Chariots), Herapancami, Shayana-ekadashi, Parshva-ekadashi, Janmashtami, Vamanadvadashi, Lanka-yatra, Utthana-ekadashi, Odana-shashthi, Pushya (Pausha), Makara-sankranti, Vasanta-pancami, as well as other great festivals.”...
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Malatimadhava (study) [by Jintu Moni Dutta]
This festival was celebrated in honour of the deity Madana. According to Williams, this festival is celebrated on the full-moon day of the month of Caitra. In the 1st act it is known from Avalokita that Kamandaki had sent Madhava to the Makaranda garden, where the festival in honour of the deity Madana had commenced. Thus, during Bhavabhuti s time there celebrated vivid festivals in honour of various gods. (* 1) Vide,Pandey,M. L. V. Op. ,cit. p. 258 (* 2) Vide,Ray,Saradaranjan. ,(ed....
Read full contents: Part 1.3 - Religious Festivals
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations [by Radhakrishnan. P]
Full Moon Festivals. Festivals are ever becoming part of human civilization symbolizing the happiness and prosperity. The Jains celebrate Anant Chaturdashi on the propitious day falls on bright half, worshipping the Lord Vishnu for recouping the lost wealth and fortunes. Another festival called Sharad Purnima has been observed by people of Nagpur during Shuklapaksha along with music and amusements by the friends and relatives....
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