[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) › c9.4420 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c9.4420 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c9.4420 - **Language:** English ### [c9.4420](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.4420) It is believed, that he who sees the moon on Vināyaka Caturthī, will be subjected to dishonour and derision. This belief is based on the following story. - [Previous: c9.4419](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.4419) - [Next: c9.4421](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.4421) - [Up: c9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.4420](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c9.4420) · Pramāṇa