Motif
ritual circuit of sacred urban places
ritual_circuit_of_sacred_urban_places
A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family, within the sub-family Sacred Orientation, Pilgrimage, and Place Entry. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto I. The Heir Apparent. / Canto VI. The City Decorated. / Canto IX. The Plot. / Canto XV. The Preparations.; lines 12349-12521 confidence: medium
Ráma turns in a reverent circuit around shrines, altars, homes of gods, crossroads, and places with sacred trees.
Ráma reverently circles shrines, altars, homes of gods, crossroads, and sacred trees before entering the royal palace.
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