Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c8.s4.4
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c8.s4.4
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Ceremonies were observed to propitiate unseen agencies for the welfare of elephants. Thus, आरति or the waving of lights was performed thrice daily in the rainy season and at the periods of conjunction of two seasons. Sacrifices to *Bhūtas* were also performed on new-moon and full-moon days, as also to सेनानी or Kârtikeya, the god of war.