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Krishyarambha, ṛṣ, Krishya-arambha: 1 definition

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Krishyarambha 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.

The Sanskrit term ṛṣ can be transliterated into English as Krsyarambha or Krishyarambha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary study

ṛṣ (कृष्यारम्भ) is the name of a festival that once existed in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa.—ṛṣ� proceeds as follows: On any auspicious day after the dark 8th of Caitra, there may be observed the ceremony of the commencement of cultivation. The goddess earth, two bulls, cow, horse, Baladeva, Mahādeva, Vāmadeva, the Sun, the Moon, Parjanya, Indra, Pracetā, Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, Sītā, Śeṣa, Brahmā, Kaśyapa, Vahni, Vāyu and Gagana are to be worshipped on this occasion. The Brāhmaṇas are to be given sacrificial fee. A festival full of songs and dances is to be celebrated after the ploughing of the field and the sowing of the seed.

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The Purana (पुरा�, 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.

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