History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c68.21

History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c68.21

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v5.c68.21

Chapter XIV Gayā; Gayāmāhātmya in Vāyupurāṇa (chapt. 105-112); views about its date; Viṣṇupada and Gayaśiras in Nirukta; brief summary of Gayāmāhātmya; most important spots in Gayā are the Phalgu river, Viṣṇupada and Akṣayavaṭa; the five tīrthas of Gayā; offering of śrāddha and piṇḍas at Gayā; the seven holy cities, twelve Jyotir-liṅgas, and four Dhāmas ... 643-679

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Linked texts (2)

Vāyupurāṇa — Vyāsa, Sanskrit
Nirukta — Yāska, Sanskrit