History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1646
History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1646
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*Puraścaraṇa-saptamī*—on M. śu. 7, when there is Sunday and the Sun is in Makara (Capricorn); worship of Sun's image with red flowers, arghya and gandha &c.; drinking of pañcagavya; for one year; in each month, flowers, dhūpa and naivedya different; he becomes free from the effects of all sins; HV I. 805-810 (from Skanda, Nāgarakhaṇḍa). Puraścaraṇa contains five elements, viz. japa, worship and homa, tarpaṇa (satiating with water), abhiṣeka (sprinkling or pouring water) and honouring brāhmaṇas, vide Smk 74.