Temple worship: 1 definition
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Temple worship means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)Temple worship and Idol worship are given utmost importance in the Pāñcarātrāgamas. Numerous seers and saints like the Āḻvārs have rejoiced and revelled in glorifying the worship of the idols or arcā form installed and consecrated images in temples across the country. The idol of God may be of wood, metal, or mortar. Āgamas declare that this figure obtains the character of śuddhasattva after due consecration (pratiṣṭhā) ceremony, where everyone can pray and seek succour from the Lord. [...] Important South Indian temples like Tirumala Śrīnivāsa temple and Śrīvilliputtūr Āṇḍāl temple perform worship in accordance with the Vaikhānasa Āgamas and Raṅganāthasvāmi temple at Śrīraṅgam, Varadarājasvāmi temple at Kāñcīpuram perform worship according to Pāñcarātra.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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Partial matches: Worship, Temple.
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Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Temple worship in Jainism < [Chapter 6 - Iconographic Study of Jaina Sculptural Remains]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Introduction: Pujas and Festivals < [Chapter 6]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.14.141 < [Chapter 14 - The Lord’s Travel to East Bengal and the Disappearance of Lakṣmīpriyā]
Verse 1.14.139 < [Chapter 14 - The Lord’s Travel to East Bengal and the Disappearance of Lakṣmīpriyā]
Verse 1.2.167 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Appearance]
Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) (by K. Vidyuta)
Expiatory Rites in Keralite Tantra (by T. S. Syamkumar)
1. Expiatory Rites in Śaiva Texts (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - Expiatory Rites in Āgamic Literature]
9. Socio-Cultural Aspects of Expiatory Rites in Later Period < [Chapter 4 - Socio-Cultural aspects of Expiatory Rites]
7. Impacts of Purāṇas in Temple Expiatory Rites < [Chapter 4 - Socio-Cultural aspects of Expiatory Rites]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Introduction (Pujas and Festivals) < [Chapter 5 - Pujas and Festivals]
Pujas (worship and offerings) < [Chapter 5 - Pujas and Festivals]