History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1506

v6.c81.1506

*Dhanyavrata* or *Dhanyapratipad-vrata*—Mārg. śu. 1; nakta on that day and worship of Viṣṇu image (identified with Agni) on night; homa in a kuṇḍa placed before it; then partake of Yāvaka and food with ghee; the same in dark half also; for eight months from Cai.; at end of vrata a golden image of Agni donated; even an unlucky man becomes blessed with happiness, wealth and food and free from sin; KKV 38-40 (calls it Dhanyapratipad), HV I. 355-56, both quoting Var. 56. 1-16.