Dhanurmasapuja, Dhanurmāsapūjā, Dhanurmasa-puja: 1 definition
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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsDhanurmāsapūjā (धनुर्मासपूजा) refer to the “ceremonies undertaken during the months of December-January”, as discussed in chapter 47 of the Śrīpraśnasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 5500 Sanskrit verses covering a number of subjects ranging from selecting a temple site through building and furnishing it to sanctifying and maintaining worship in the sacred complex.—Description of the chapter [dhanurmāsapūjā-ādi-mokṣotsava-anta-vidhi]: Throughout the month of December-January, early each morning special pūjās are to be undertaken [e.g., dhanurmāsapūjā] (1-6). In the same month, starting from the first day of the bright fortnight, in two sessions of eleven days each, services are held during which all the scriptures are studied. Directions for and explanations of this cycle, called adhyayanotsava, are given (7-42). [...]
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: Puja, Dhanurmasa.
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