TEXT 13
gopura-dvara-margesu
krta-kautuka-toranam
citra-dhvaja-patakagrair
antah pratihata-tapam
SYNONYMS
gopurathe gateway of the city; dvaradoor; margesuon different roads; krtaundertaken; kautukabecause of the festival; toranamdecorated arch; citrapainted; dhvajaflags; pataka-agraihby the foremost signs; antahwithin; pratihatachecked; tapamsunshine.
TRANSLATION
The city gateway, the household doors and festooned arches along the roads were all nicely decorated with festive signs like plantain trees and mango leaves, all to welcome the Lord. Flags, garlands and painted signs and slogans all combined to shade the sunshine.
PURPORT
Signs of decoration in special festivals were also collected from the gifts of nature, such as the plantain trees, the mango trees, fruits and flowers. Mango trees, coconut palms and plantain trees are still accepted as auspicious signs. The flags mentioned above were all painted with the picture of either Garuda or Hanuman, the two great servitors of the Lord. For devotees, such paintings and decorations are still adored, and the servitor of the master is paid more respects for the satisfaction of the Lord.

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