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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)(Public) Festivals are denoted by the Sanskrit term Utsavas and represents one of the principal topics of the Pāñcarātra division of the Vaiṣṇava Āgamas.—The almighty Hari, out of compassion for mankind in general, felt that the Vedas and Śāstras could not be easily grasped and practised by people belonging the diverse communities and cadres, whose potential and comprehension would vary vastly. Hence, he promulgated the Pāñcarātra doctrine [teaching for example utsavas—public festivals] which is the essence of the Vedas, in a simplified form.
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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Search found 296 books and stories containing Festival, El festival, Feesten, Festivales, Festivals, Fiestas, Het festival, The festival; (plurals include: Festivals, El festivals, Feestens, Festivaleses, Festivalses, Fiestases, Het festivals, The festivals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Celebrations of various Festivals < [Chapter 5 - Pujas and Festivals]
Sri Vijaya Varadaraja Perumal Temple < [Chapter 3 - Temples of Madurantakam Taluk]
Sri Picheesvrarar Temple < [Chapter 3 - Temples of Madurantakam Taluk]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Fairs and Festivals observed at Udayagiri and Khandagiri < [Chapter 8]
Tourist influx in Udayagiri and Khandagiri < [Chapter 8]
Jaina Antiquities at Badasahi (Mayurbhanj) < [Chapter 3: Survey of Jaina Antiquities in Odisha]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Annual Festivals < [Chapter 6]
Festivals (Introduction) < [Chapter 6]
Kumbabhishegam Gestival < [Chapter 6]
Informal Education of Sanskrit in Kerala (by Jayasree M.)
9. Festivals and Education in India < [Chapter 2 - Informal Education: Definitions and Agencies]
12. Youth festival and Sanskrit education < [Chapter 4 - The Informal Education of Sanskrit in Kerala: Modern Streams]
26. Tholpavakoothu (Leather Puppet Show) < [Chapter 3 - Informal Education of Sanskrit in Kerala: the Traditional Streams]
Vedic influence on the Sun-worship in the Puranas (by Goswami Mitali)
Part 5 - The Festivals Related to the Worship of Sun < [Chapter 5 - Rituals Related to the Sun-Worship in the Purāṇas]
Part 1 - Introduction (rituals in the Purāṇic period) < [Chapter 5 - Rituals Related to the Sun-Worship in the Purāṇas]
Part 10 - Growth of the Purāṇic Texts for Propitiating the Sun-god < [Chapter 3 - General Characteristics of the Purāṇic Religion and its Link with the Vedic Tradition]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 2.1.199 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
Verse 1.5.92 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
Verse 2.1.177 < [Chapter 1 - Vairāgya (renunciation)]
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