A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Lajahoma
This page describes Lajahoma which is located on page 237 of the second 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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Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) [by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah]
In these context, again, the author mentions about lajahoma. Medhatithi remarks about lajahoma— lajahomamabhinirvartya trih pradakshinamagnimavartya sapta padani stri prakramyate. The famous poet Kalidasa also speaks about lajahoma in his Mahakavya Kumarasambhavam. In this context, it should be mentioned that king Prabhakaravardhana, father of Rajyashri, had given many things such like precious jewels, elephant, horses etc. to Maukhari king Grahavarman as gifts (i. e. yautaka). P. V....
Read full contents: 7. Customs (3): Vivaha Samskara
Jivanandana of Anandaraya Makhin (Study) [by G. D. Jayalakshmi]
the previous night) (III. 5): ragam mukhena daradarshitatarakena mam vyashjatimapi sametya karena gadham | alingata kumudiniti rushaparadri< yatam nisham drutamanuvrajativa candrah || (iv) Another instance of relishable Utpreksha is seen when Vasanta as the bridegroom and Vanashri as the bride are imagined to get married with pumskokila s sweet sounds forming the wedding mantras, the red hue of the fresh and tender leaves playing the role of wedding fire, the showers of white fresh flowers forming laja-homa...
Read full contents: Analysis of Utpreksha-alankara
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
Hara circumambulated the fire three times and performed Laja Homa (i.e. offering of the fried grains in the fire). Hari, the brother of Uma, smilingly said to him, “O Ishvara, many people have gathered. The pressure of the crowd of people is great. O Hara, all the ornaments should be guarded well with careful attention by you.” Then Hara said to him, “Do not over-guard it even from your own people. Request for something. I shall give you.”...
Read full contents: Chapter 26 - The Marriage of Hara and Gauri Celebrated
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