Tirthasnana, Tīrthasnāna: 6 definitions
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Tirthasnana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexTīrthasnāna (तीर्थस्नान).—Going on pilgrimage for sacred baths.*
- * Viṣṇu-purāṇa III. 9. 12.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsTīrthasnāna (तीर्थस्नान) refers to “bathing at a sacred site”, according to Kṣemarāja’s commentary on the Svacchandatantra verse 4.85.—Accordingly, “The mundane path is the observance according to śruti and smṛti. The sacred rites [consist of] such actions as bathing at a sacred site (tīrthasnāna) and giving away food. The meritorious acts are [the donations and setting up of] such things as wells, tanks and monasteries for ascetics”.
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 TextsTīrthasnāna (तीर्थस्नान) refers to “bathing the icon in a sacred river” (with all proper attention), as discussed in the twenty-second chapter of the Paramasaṃhitā: one of the older texts of the Pāñcarātra canon consisting of over 2100 verses in 31 chapters which, being encyclopedic in scope, deals with philosophy, worship routines, mantras, initiation, social behavior, temple-building, etc.—Description of the chapter [yātrā]: Here Parama turns to special festive occasions, particularly those times when special ablutions are to be made and when a temple is to be repaired and re-consecrated (1-3). The Lord is pleased when He is given tīrthasnāna in a sacred river with all proper attention to details during the twelve-day cycle (4-43). [...]
Source: Sreenivasarao’s Blog: Temple WorshipTirtha Snana (also Avabrhrta Snana) is the ceremonial bath of the icons in the river or pond, marking the conclusion of the festival is a significant event in the festival. Often, the day of Tirtha-snana is first determined and the date of commencement of the Uthsava is then worked out (Cf. Purushottama Samhita, 23; Purva-karanagama, 141). It is best (satvika) if the Tirthasnana takes place on ninth day from the commencement of the Utsava. It is middling (rajasa) if the Tirthasnana is on the seventh day. It is inferior (tamasa) if the Tirtha-snana is on the fifth day.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusTīrthasnāna (ತೀರ್ಥಸ್ನಾನ):—[noun] a bathing in holy water or in a river or lake in a holy place.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryTīrthasnāna (तीर्थस्नान):—n. bath in pilgrimage;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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Partial matches: Snana, Tirtha.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 6.10.25 < [Chapter 10 - In the Description of the Gomatī River, the Glories of Cakra-tīrtha]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
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Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 64 - The Pilgrimage to Kālabhairava Tīrtha < [Section 1 - Avantīkṣetra-māhātmya]
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