Agni Purana — Agneya-vidya, Shloka 9
Chapter 37 — सर्वदेवपवित्रारोहणविधिः
Procedure for Installing the Pavitra for All Deities
पवित्रीकरणार्थाय वर्षपूजाफलप्रदं शक्तिदेव नमस्तुभ्यं गृह्णीष्वेदं पवित्रकं
pavitrīkaraṇārthāya varṣapūjāphalapradaṃ śaktideva namastubhyaṃ gṛhṇīṣvedaṃ pavitrakaṃ
ಪವಿತ್ರೀಕರಣಾರ್ಥವಾಗಿ ಹಾಗೂ ವರ್ಷಪೂಜೆಯ ಫಲವನ್ನು ನೀಡುವದಾಗಿ—ಹೇ ಶಕ್ತಿದೇವಾ! ನಿಮಗೆ ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ; ಈ ಪವಿತ್ರಕವನ್ನು ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸಿರಿ.
Lord Agni (teaching ritual procedure to the sage Vasiṣṭha)
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Concept: Śuddhi is sought through Śakti as the operative power (kriyā-śakti) behind ritual efficacy; offering aligns practitioner and temple-space with the Devī principle.
Application: In Śākta contexts, address the pavitraka offering to Devī/Śakti to maintain sampradāya-consistency and devotional focus.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Ritual Procedures and Observances)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: Tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A Devī shrine where a priest offers a pavitraka thread/garland to the Goddess idol, with red flowers, lamps, and a protective, auspicious atmosphere.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: Devī with large expressive eyes, rich red garments, lamps and lotus motifs, priest presenting pavitraka loop, warm earthy palette and bold outlines.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: Devī seated on lotus or lion, heavy gold leaf halo and jewelry, pavitraka highlighted in gold, red hibiscus flowers, ornate arch frame.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: clean devotional scene with emphasis on ritual action—pavitraka offering, flower trays, soft shading, delicate ornamentation.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: goddess shrine with intricate textiles and patterned carpet, priest offering pavitraka, attendants with trays of flowers and lamps, fine detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"devotional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: नमस्तुभ्यम् → नमः + तुभ्यम्; गृह्णीष्वedम् → गृह्णीष्व + इदम्.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 37 (pavitraka offerings to multiple devatās)
FAQs
It gives the offering-formula used while presenting the pavitraka (a consecrated purificatory thread/amulet) to the deity, stating its function—purification—and its promised result—granting the fruit of the annual worship (varṣa-pūjā).
Alongside theology, the Agni Purana preserves practical liturgical micro-instructions—specific mantric wording, ritual implements (pavitraka), and the mapping of acts to results (phala)—showing its role as a ritual handbook within its broader multi-topic compendium.
The verse frames pavitraka-offering as a purificatory act that completes or strengthens yearly worship, aiming at ritual purity (śuddhi) and the assured merit/result (phala) of the annual observance.