A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Suryagrahana
This page describes Suryagrahana which is located on page 355 of the third 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 “Suryagrahana” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
Surya-grahana and Candra-grahana). Enraged by these frequent attacks of Rahu, the Sun-God began once to burn like anything. Murmuring that everyone would cooperate when there was something to be achieved, but would go on their own way when the object was achieved, the Sun-God began burning so virulently as to destroy all living forms, and the Devas were frightened by this and took refuge in Brahma....
Read full contents: Story of Aruna
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) [by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah]
During the time of suryagrahana, the people used to sleep on the kusha-bed and they kept fasting. Now-a-days, also, people observe fasting in the time of suryagrahana. In 7th century A. D. , people also believed in the ghosts or evil spirits. They, therefore, tied vraghranakha in the child s necks to protect themselves from evil spirits. People also wore the amulets made from sacred plants (vanaushadhi) to take guard from the evil spirits....
Read full contents: 11. Popular Beliefs, Omens and Superstitions
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