A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mangalasutra
This page describes Mangalasutra which is located on page 293 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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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Mangalasutra” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Bhagavata Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
With similar articles she worshipped Brahmana women Suvasinis—(whose husbands are alive) in the same way, offering them salt, apupa (fried cakes), betel leaves, mangalasutra. (the sacred thread to be worn round the neck by Suvasinis), fruits (of various kinds) and (pieces of) sugarcane. 49. The Brahmana ladies gave her some part (of what she offered as worship to the goddess Ambika) and gave their blessings (in addition) along with them....
Read full contents: Chapter 53 - Rukmini’s Marriage: Rukmini carried away by Krishna
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
They should worship by means of Griva-sutrakas (chains and sacred threads) (a sort of Mangala-sutra), Sindura, flowers, incense etc. Siddhavata (holy fig tree) should be worshipped and its branch should be planted. 75. The devotee should watch even as she is worshipped with efforts by men desirous of welfare and feed them with Kshipra, Samyava, Krishara, Apupa and milk puddings. 76. A man who performs worship thus duly shall obtain increase in the number of sons and cattle and become healthy. 77....
Read full contents: Chapter 167 - Greatness of Bhutamatrika (Bhuta-matrika)
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