A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Vrddhisraddha
This page describes Vrddhisraddha which is located on page 603 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 “Vrddhisraddha” according to 5 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
The Skanda Purana [by G. V. Tagare]
One should perform Vriddhishraddha (i.e. an offering made to the Manes on prosperous occasions like the birth of a son), at the sacrifices performed at the birth of a child, at the time of a marriage, performing a sacrifice, at the time of the installation of (the image of) a deity. 22. All deities are gratified, all dead ancestors are satisfied, everything auspicious takes place in the house of him who performs Vriddhishraddha. 23-26....
Read full contents: Chapter 12 - Yatra (Pilgrimage): How It Is to Be Done
The Brahma Purana [by G. P. Bhatt]
Vriddhi Shraddha should be performed on such occasions. 14. When the sun enters zodiac Kanya, there are fifteen days exclusively meant for Shraddha. 15-33....
Read full contents: Chapter 111 - The details of the Shraddha ritual
The Padma Purana [by N.A. Deshpande]
In the same way a wise Shudra should always perform the general Vriddhi-shraddha (an offering made to manes on prosperous occasions such as the birth of a son) and make presents with salutation and incantations. 192. The lord said: ‘For a Shudra, giving gifts is the principal thing, since all his desires are fulfilled by giving in charity’....
Read full contents: Chapter 9 - General Rules of Shraddha Performance
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