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Worship : Deities were worshipped with the fragrant substances like Tagara, Karpūra etc. (Ku.II.39). On an alter besmeared with saffron (Kurkuma) and decorated with Sirīşa flowers, the worship was performed with garlands, jewels and the lotus-flowers (IX.106; XV.79). Money was given as donations after the worship (Ku.1.87).
Other Religious Practices : Some sacrifices, having Mokșa as their object were performed (11.11). Sandhyā is included in Nityanaimittika actions (11.9). Taking bath is also enlisted in good activities and is called a 'Suksta' (II. 46). Donatic ns are given preceded by the water (I. 114). Pilgrimages and donations were thought to be necessary for acquisition good birth in the next birth (IX. 149).
Fast : Fasts were frequertly observed and thought to be an instrument of acquisition of the good. A fast where only the water is to be taken is expressed as “Payaḥ Vratayati” and the fast where grain is oot to be taken is expressed as "Annam Vratayati" (VII. 111).
Austerities : The object of the austerities or Tapas is either to go to heaven or to acquire liberation or to attain any desired object (X. 48).
Japa : The Japa is the continuous recitation of the mantras (X. 9). These mantras were recited both for creative and destructive purposes (VIII. 62).
Stuti : The eulogy of the tutelar deities is mentioned with folded hands even at the time of eating (III. 142). The eulogy of cods, sages and Brāhmaṇas is referred to (II. 23).
RELIGIONS Many religions developed in Aņbilwādapattaņa in reconciliation and harmony. Followers of Vişņu and Rudra can be frequ ently seen in the city (I. 138, Ku. 1.26). People had a foiib in sages and many hermitages were established
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