History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.2303
History of Dharmaśāstra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v6.c81.2303
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*Svarṇagaurīvrata*—on Bh. śu 3; tithivrata, Gaurī deity; for women only; Gaurī is worshipped with the 16 upacāras; prayer to Devī to bestow sons, health, saubhāgya; on *udyāpana* 16 wickerwork vessels are filled with sixteen edibles and covered with cloth and donated to brāhmaṇa householders and their wives; Vratārka 41a-44b, VR 96-97 (notes that it is prevalent in Karnāṭaka country and is based on usage).