Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 110
Adhivāsana-vidhi
Procedure for Preliminary Consecration in Vāstu–Pratiṣṭhā / Īśāna-kalpa
तत्त्वतत्त्वेश्वरा मूर्तिर्मूर्तीशांश् च करेणुकान् तथा सन्तर्प्य सान्निध्ये जुहुयुर्मूर्तिपा अपि
tattvatattveśvarā mūrtirmūrtīśāṃś ca kareṇukān tathā santarpya sānnidhye juhuyurmūrtipā api
Après avoir dûment apaisé l’icône qui préside aux principes (tattva), ainsi que les seigneurs des icônes, avec les énergies auxiliaires dites « kareṇukā », alors, dans l’état de sānnidhya (présence divine), les mūrtipāḥ—gardiens/serviteurs de l’icône—doivent eux aussi offrir les oblations dans le feu.
Lord Agni (instructing the sage Vasiṣṭha, typical Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Mūrti-pratiṣṭhā and homa sequencing: propitiate tattva-devatā, mūrti-īśas and attendant śaktis, then perform oblations in sānnidhya with designated temple functionaries (mūrtipāḥ).","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Tattva-tattveśvara-mūrti-santarpana and sānnidhya-homa by mūrtipāḥ","lookup_keywords":["tattva-tattveśvara","mūrtīśa","kareṇukā","sānnidhya","homa-vidhi"],"quick_summary":"Before homa, the presiding tattva-icon and its lordly/attendant energies are ritually satisfied; only in confirmed divine presence (sānnidhya) do the mūrti-guardians proceed with oblations."}
Concept: Sānnidhya as the operative condition for effective homa; ritual efficacy depends on prior santarpaṇa of presiding principles and śaktis.
Application: Confirm presence/authorization (sānnidhya) after satisfying the relevant devatā-tattvas before proceeding to offerings.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Mūrti-pratiṣṭhā & Homa-vidhi / Deity-installation and fire-offering procedures)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: śānta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Temple installation scene: priests and mūrti-guardians stand near a homa-kuṇḍa; the central icon is honored along with attendant śaktis; offerings begin only after a palpable ‘presence’ is invoked.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, warm earthy palette, temple interior with homa-kuṇḍa flames, priests in white mundu performing santarpaṇa to a tattva-presiding deity icon, subtle aura indicating sānnidhya, traditional ornamental borders","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, central deity icon with gold halo and embossed ornaments, attendants symbolized as smaller śakti figures, homa fire in foreground with priests offering ghee, rich reds and greens, heavy gold work","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean linework, instructional composition showing sequence: santarpaṇa to icon then homa by mūrtipāḥ, labeled ritual items (ladle, ghee, flowers), soft pastel background","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed courtyard of a temple-like pavilion, small homa pit with flames, attendants and priests in precise garments, delicate architectural detailing, emphasis on ritual action and hierarchy"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: मूर्तिः+मूर्तीशान्→मूर्तिर्मूर्तीशान्; मूर्तीशान्+च→मूर्तीशांश् च; जुहुयुः+मूर्तिपाः→जुहुयुर्मूर्तिपाः
Related Themes: Agni Purana 96 (Pūjā-vidhi: pratiṣṭhā/homa sequence)
FAQs
It prescribes a sequence in consecration/ritual worship: first tarpaṇa (satisfying offerings) to the presiding tattva-deity and related icon-lords/retinue, then performing homa specifically in a state recognized as sānnidhya (deity’s invoked presence), including participation by the mūrtipāḥ (icon-attendants/ritual caretakers).
It integrates metaphysical taxonomy (tattva, tattveśvara) with applied temple-ritual operations (tarpaṇa, sānnidhya, homa, mūrtipāḥ), showing how the text links doctrine and practical liturgy—one hallmark of the Agni Purāṇa’s wide-ranging, procedural knowledge.
By propitiating the presiding principles and their retinue before oblations, the rite is framed as orderly and complete, aiming to secure stable divine presence (sānnidhya), remove ritual deficiencies, and generate merit through properly authorized offerings.