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Holikākathā

112749_M012A_4058_CS · University of Copenhagen

Sanskrit Devanagari Script Purāṇa
Repository University of Copenhagen
Reference No. 112749_M012A_4058_CS
Language Sanskrit
Date Date not listed

About this Manuscript

This text describes Holikākathā, invoking demon goddess Ḍhuṇḍha, who is believed to have been slain by Śiva, but who received from him the boon that she would be worshiped every year at the full moon of Phālguna, which is celebrated as Holi.

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112749_M012A_4058_CS · University of Copenhagen

Catalogue Metadata

Title Holikākathā
Repository University of Copenhagen
Reference Number 112749_M012A_4058_CS
Collection Mithila Collection (first)
Language Sanskrit
Script Devanagari
Subject Classification Purāṇa
Date Date not listed
Place of Origin Denmark
IIIF Manifest Public IIIF manifest available

Subjects & Keywords

Purāṇa