History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v2.c23.88

History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v2.c23.88

All saṁskāras other than garbhādhāna can be performed by any agnate in the absence of the husband (vide Saṁskāraprakāśa⁴⁸⁰ p. 165).