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The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c21.18

The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c21.18

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v1.c21.18

¹ From the full moon of the month Çrāvaṇa, offerings to snakes have to be made daily till it is safe to sleep on the ground again. This is called the *Pratyavarohaṇa* and occurs on the full moon day called *Āgrahāyaṇī*, when one may ‘descend again’ (from the high couch).