Pithapuja, Pīṭhapūjā, Pitha-puja: 2 definitions
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Pithapuja means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationPīṭhapūjā (पीठपूजा) refers to the “worship of the pedestal”, as mentioned in the Śivapurāṇa 1.18. Accordingly, “[...] a Liṅga of pure crystal (śuddha-sphāṭika-liṅga) bestows all sorts of worldly enjoyment on women. The worship of the pedestal (pīṭhapūjā) grants all cherished desires of the worshipper in this world”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Dharmashastra (religious law)
Source: Oxford Academic: Homo Ritualis: Hindu Ritual and Its Significance to Ritual TheoryPīṭhapūjā (पीठपूजा) refers to the “worship at the shrine of the goddess” with animal sacrife (only Hindu) and represents one of the various marriage rites of the Hindu Newars, mentioned in the Daśakarmavidhi: a marriage handbook from Bhaktapur containing both Hindu and Newar marriage ceremonies.—Despite many congruencies between Hindu Parbatiyā and Hindu Newar marriage handbooks, it becomes evident that Newar marriage handbooks mention specific ritual elements that cannot be found in the Brahmanical-Sanskritic texts.—The Pīṭhapūjā rite is usually performed at the House of the Groom and is mentioned under the heading of “Post-wedding rituals”.
Dharmashastra (धर्मशास्त्र, dharmaśāstra) contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.
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Varahi Tantra (English Study) (by Roberta Pamio)
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The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)