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trees and creepers was also thought to be a violence (I. 73). To avoid violence, hunting was also prohibited by Kumārapāla (XX.31). Due to the personal influence of Kumāra pāla,a restrict, ion on hunting was ordered (XX. 35). On account of the apprehension of Jivahatyā, even edibles were not taken in the rainy season (XI. 71). Other epithets of a Jain monks are Rtankara, the doer of right and Abhayankara(non-fierce). Pulling out hair (Keśaluñcana) and pulling out the beard (Smaśruluñcana) are referred to (IX. 107). Due to the royal influence of Kumārapāla, people began to bow to monks and the violence was never heard in his administration (XX.28 29; Ku. 1.6).
FARES AND FESTIVALS People used to gather with a great pleasure and enthusiasm to enjoy and celebrated festivals zealously (111 67). These fastivals and fares are especially liked by women who assembled there in groups (XI.24). Some of them are as follows:
1. Srāddhas : They were celebrated in houses and donations were also given thereafter (III. 7: III.18).
2. Indradhvaja festival : This festival, according to Abhayatilakagaņi is celebrated from Suklapaksa Astami to the Pūrņimā (the full-moon). This interpretation is based on the Bhavisyottarapurāņa and the Varāhamihirasaṁhitā. (III.8). The flags of Indra were worshipped for prosperity. (III. 105).
3. Udyānotsura: It was celebrated in the month of pausa after Dasarātras (XIU. 52).
4. Kārsarotsava : It is celebrated on the first day of Uttarāyaṇa. On that day the Sun changes from Dhanu Rāśi to Makara Rāśi (1. 97).
5. Dolā festival and Grīşma festival : These festivals fall in the month Phālguna and Caitra. In these festivals Lord Siva is placed on a swing and worshipped by all the four castes (V. 144). This Grīşma festival is connected with the
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