History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.1719

v6.c81.1719

*Bṛhad-gaurīvrata*—on Bh. kṛ. 3 (amānta reckoning) to be performed when moon rises; only for women; a plant called Dorlī or Ringaṇī (in Marathi) should be brought together with its roots, water should be sprinkled over it when placed on an altar of sand; on seeing the moon rise the woman performer should bathe, should worship Varuṇa in a jar and then Gaurī with various *upacāras*; a thread should be put round one's neck in the name of Gaurī; five years, VR 111-114 (from Bhav. U.), Vratārka folio 53 b-56 a (from Bhaviṣyottara. Both say it is well-known in Karṇāṭaka.