[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.2190 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.2190 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.2190 - **Language:** English ### [c8.2190](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2190) PAUṢAMĀSA. The month of Pauṣa (January). During this month, on the full moon day the constellation Puṣya and the moon join in a zodiac. He who takes food only once a day during this month will get beauty, fame and prosperity. (Chapter 106, Anuśāsana Parva). - [Previous: c8.2189](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2189) - [Next: c8.2191](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2191) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) ## Cites (1) - [Mahābhārata](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.mahabharata.vyasa) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2190](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.2190) · Pramāṇa