History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1580
History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1580
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v6.c81.1580
*Nīrājana-dvādaśī*—on K. śu 12; to be performed at beginning of night when Viṣṇu rises from sleep, waving lamps before image of Viṣṇu and several deities such as Sun, Śiva, Gaurī, one's parents, cows, horses, elephants, the king should also worship all symbols of royalty collected in the court of his palace; a chaste woman or a handsome veśyā should wave lamps thrice over the king's head, this is a great śānti (propitiatory rite) and drives diseases and brings in plenty, it was first introduced by king Ajapāla and should be performed every year, HV I. 1190-1194 (from Bhav. U. )