Damanotsava, Damana-utsava: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Open Editions: The architectural teachings of Ajitagama and RauravagamaDamanotsava (दमनोत्सव) or Damanotsavavidhi [=damanotsavavidhiḥ] is the name of chapter 76 of the Kriyāpāda of the Ajitāgama, an important Śaiva Siddhānta treatises dealing with detailed descriptions of the architecture of Śiva temples.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Damanotsava (दमनोत्सव) is the name of a Festival celebrated in Caitramāsa (April/May), as discussed in chapter 14 (Caryāpāda) of the Padmasaṃhitā: the most widely followed of Saṃhitā covering the entire range of concerns of Pāñcarātra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter—jñāna, yoga, kriyā and caryā) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.—Description of the chapter [pavitra-ādi-utsava-vidhi]: Brahmā wants to know about the festivals that are to be observed during the various months of the year. He is told about the birthday celebrations for Rāma (3-9a) and for Narasiṃha (9b-11a), both of which come in the first month (caitramāsa—April/May); also in the same month are the flower festivals called vasantotsava and damanotsava (11-15) along with yet another flower festival, kalhārotsava (17-18). This last named festival as well as the vasantotsava-festival may alternatively come in the following month [vaiśākha—May/June]. [...]
2) Damanotsava (दमनोत्सव) is the name of a festival celebrated in Caitra (i.e., the months of April-May), as discussed in chapter 27 of the Puruṣottamasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text consisting of more than 1800 verses devoted to temple-building and the practical concerns of the Pāñcarātra priestly community.—Description of the chapter [saṃvatsarotsava-vidhi]: Bhagavān says that the (liturgical) year starts with the vasanta season. On the first day of this—to satisfy the deity who is guardian of that period—the vasantotsava festival is celebrated (1-3). In the first month—“caitra” [April-May]—of vasanta-season, the birth commemorations for Rāma are held (4-6a). In “caitra”-month also are to be the damanotsava-celebrations (6b-8a) and the birth commemorations of Nṛsiṃha (8b-10a). [...]
3) Damanotsava (दमनोत्सव) is the name of a festival (utsava) discussed in chapter 8 of the Viṣṇutilakasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 3500 Sanskrit verses covering the typically “agamic” subjects which are being narrated by Brahmā to a number of sages.—[Cf. chapter 8]: Brahmā speaks to the other sages and says he will now relate what the Lord told him about utsava-festivals. An utsava-occasion is always preceded by a flag-raising ceremony of dhvajārohaṇa. Then follows miscellaneous listing of a number of other utsavas and vratas: [e.g., damanotsava (261)] [...]
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: Damana, Utsava.
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Full-text: Damanotsavavidhi, Caitramasa, Vaishakhamasa, Caitra, Vasantotsava, Kalhara, Pavitradyutsavavidhi, Samvatsarotsavavidhi, Kalharotsava, Vaishakha.
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Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Page 200 < [Volume 2 (1872)]
Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Studies in the Upapuranas (by R. C. Hazra)