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Shraddhapaksha, Ś󲹱貹ṣa, Shraddha-paksha: 2 definitions

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Shraddhapaksha 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 Ś󲹱貹ṣa can be transliterated into English as Sraddhapaksa or Shraddhapaksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shraddhapaksha in Purana glossary
: archive.org: Nilamata Purana: a cultural and literary study

Ś󲹱貹ṣa (श्राद्धपक्�) is the name of a festival that once existed in ancient Kashmir (Kaśmīra) as mentioned in the Nīlamatapurāṇa. Ś󲹱貹ṣa proceeds as follows: The whole fortnight is for the performance of Śrāddhas but while on other days the performance is optional, on the 13th it is compulsory. The 14th is prescribed for Śrāddha of those who were killed by means of weapons. The worship of the guardians of the quarters is prescribed on the 14th falling in Ś󲹱貹ṣa.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Nepali dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shraddhapaksha in Nepali glossary
: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Śrāddha-pakṣa (श्राद्�-पक्ष):—n. the lunar black fortnight of the month Ashwin;

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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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