Shiva Purana

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धनुर्मासे विशेषेण महानैवेद्यमाचरेत् । शालितंडुलभारेण मरीचप्रस्थकेन च ७१ ।

sanskrit

During the month of Dhanurmasa, one should specifically offer a great offering (naivedya) with shāli rice and tandula (unbroken rice), and with the quantity of marīca (black pepper) and prastaka (a measuring vessel).

english translation

dhanurmAse vizeSeNa mahAnaivedyamAcaret | zAlitaMDulabhAreNa marIcaprasthakena ca 71 |

hk transliteration

गणनाद्द्वादशं सर्वं मध्वाज्यकुडवेन हि । द्रोणयुक्तेन मुद्गेन द्वादशव्यंजनेन च ७२ ।

sanskrit

For the offering (naivedya) during the Dhanurmasa, one should prepare twelve portions using honey, clarified butter, and a container, along with the inclusion of drona (a type of vessel), mudga (a type of pulse), and twelve different dishes.

english translation

gaNanAddvAdazaM sarvaM madhvAjyakuDavena hi | droNayuktena mudgena dvAdazavyaMjanena ca 72 |

hk transliteration

घृतपक्वैरपूपैश्च मोदकैः शालिकादिभिः । द्वादशैश्च दधिक्षीरैर्द्वादशप्रस्थकेन च ७३ ।

sanskrit

With clarified butter (ghee) cooked cakes, modakas, shāli rice, and others, along with twelve types of curd and milk, the offering should be made using a twelve-prastha measure.

english translation

ghRtapakvairapUpaizca modakaiH zAlikAdibhiH | dvAdazaizca dadhikSIrairdvAdazaprasthakena ca 73 |

hk transliteration

नारिकेलफलादीनां तथा गणनया सह । द्वादशक्रमुकैर्युक्तं षट्त्रिंशत्पत्रकैर्युतम् ७४ ।

sanskrit

With coconuts, fruits, and other offerings, along with the correct count, it should be associated with twelve krama (steps) and thirty-six leaves (patra), all carefully measured and offered.

english translation

nArikelaphalAdInAM tathA gaNanayA saha | dvAdazakramukairyuktaM SaTtriMzatpatrakairyutam 74 |

hk transliteration

कर्पूरखुरचूर्णेन पंचसौगंधिकैर्युतम् । तांबूलयुक्तं तु यदा महानैवेद्यलक्षणम्* ७५ ।

sanskrit

With camphor powder, mixed with five fragrant substances, and betel leaves, it becomes a great offering symbolizing the completion of the sacred ritual.

english translation

karpUrakhuracUrNena paMcasaugaMdhikairyutam | tAMbUlayuktaM tu yadA mahAnaivedyalakSaNam* 75 |

hk transliteration