People living in cities or away from their country are faced with doubts regarding rules of Dharmasastras in the performance of festivals and rituals The book Dhramasindhu, in Sanskrit, authored by Kasinathopadhyaya, in the year 1712 Saka Era, gives concise information on Hindu rituals and festivals. Dr Rajagopal Iyer have translated into English and published this book in an attempt to present our ancient books to the members of the present generation. The book is in Three volumes
Vol I gives Tithi and Vrata Nirnaya and Procedures for Pujas during various festivals.
Volume II gives the Sixteen samskaras, their procedures, selecting muhurtam for these and also the daily rituals
Volume III gives the various aspects of Last rites , sraddha performance and Sannyasa rituals
Copies of the book can be had from:
R S Vadhyar & Sons
Book Sellers and Publishers
Kalpathy
Palakkad 678003 ( Kerala State )
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