1700–1850
Hastagaurīvrata
ms_coll_390item_1430 · University of Pennsylvania
Introduction
About this Manuscript
This paper manuscript titled as Hastagaurīvrata or Gajagaurīvrata, is on the ritualistic practices and theological significance of this Sāmba vrata. Rites are performed when the sun enters into the constellation of Hasta (identified partly with the constellation Corvus).The text is structured as a compelling dialogue between Lord Kṛṣṇa and Kunti from Bhaviṣyottarapurāṇa. It is written in 11 lines per leaf. 2 leaves are foliated 1–2, upper left and lower right verso.Mistakes are blacked out. Vertical margins marked with double red line.
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Catalogue Metadata
| Title | Hastagaurīvrata |
| Alternative Titles | Gajagaurīvrata |
| Repository | University of Pennsylvania |
| Reference Number | ms_coll_390item_1430 |
| Collection | Collection of Indic Manuscripts |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Script | Devanāgarī |
| Subject Classification | Hindu rituals & observances for deity Śiva, Devotional literature, Hindu Legends, Dialogue between deity Kṛṣṇa and Kunti, Based on epic Mahābhārata. |
| Date | 1700–1850 |
| Place of Origin | United States of America |
| IIIF Manifest | Public IIIF manifest available |
Subjects & Keywords
Hindu rituals & observances for deity Śiva
Devotional literature
Hindu Legends
Dialogue between deity Kṛṣṇa and Kunti
Based on epic Mahābhārata.
