Arundhatīkathā

This Hindu ritual text discusses the vidhi (procedure) and vrata (vow) in honor of Arundhati, a Puranic figure who was the wife of the sage Vasiṣṭha. In traditional belief, she is linked to a star within the Ursa Major constellation. This vrata is observed by women for protection from widowhood and for the blessing of sons. The text vividly describes the process of the pūjā (ritual worship). At the colophon of the manuscript, it is mentioned that this text is part of the Bhaviṣyapurāṇa. The colophon also gives the title of the text as Arundhatikathā. This Ms. is written in 9–10 lines per folio. Title present in colophon (f. 6b). Alternate title Arundhatīvratodyāpana present in begining of the text. Mistakes are blacked out.