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Anantavratakathā is a part of Bhaviṣyottara Puraṇa. The explains the significance and the procedure of the Anantavrata, an observance with specific rituals dedicated to the Hindu deity Viṣṇu in the form of Ananta. The ritual involves offering of fruits, flowers, leaves and sweets. Chanting of mantras. Tying of a sacred thread. This observance was recommended to Yudhiṣṭhira by Kṛṣn in the epic Mahābhārata narrated in the text. There are also legends mentioned about Suśīlā and ṛṣi kaundinya present. This Ms. is written in 11–13 lines per folio. Cover and back page are blank. Title present in colophon (f. 7a). Mistakes are blacked out. Some corrections and additions in the margins. Significant syllables and words rubbed with orange powder for highlighting. Ms. is dated saṃvat 1895 (f. 7a) the last two digits have faded but appear to be 95.
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