A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pitrgatha
This page describes Pitrgatha which is located on page 526 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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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi [by Ganganatha Jha]
Pitrigatha (Apararka, p. 555).—‘May some one be born in our family who may offer rice cooked in milk mixed with honey and butter, during the rains, on the thirteenth day of the month and during the asterism of Magha.’ Vashishtha (Do.).—‘The ancestors rejoice at the birth of a son in the hope that he would offer Shraddha to them with honey, meat, vegetables, milk and rice cooked in milk.’ Paithinasi (Apararka, p. 555)....
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
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