Agni Purana — Raja-dharma, Shloka 37
Abhiṣeka-mantrāḥ
Consecration Mantras
अनवद्या सुकेशी च मेनकाः सह जन्यया क्रतुस्थला घृताची च विश्वाची पुञ्जिकस्थला
anavadyā sukeśī ca menakāḥ saha janyayā kratusthalā ghṛtācī ca viśvācī puñjikasthalā
ಅನವದ್ಯಾ ಮತ್ತು ಸುಕೇಶೀ; ಜನ್ಯೆಯೊಡನೆ ಮೇನಕಾ; ಕ್ರತುಸ್ಥಲಾ; ಘೃತಾಚೀ; ವಿಶ್ವಾಚೀ; ಪುಂಜಿಕಸ್ಥಲಾ—ಇವರು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಉಲ್ಲೇಖಿತ ಅಪ್ಸರೆಯರು।
Lord Agni (narrating to Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purana’s primary dialogue frame)
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Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"List","entry_title":"Apsaras-Nāma-saṅgraha (Anavadyā–Puñjikasthalā Group)","lookup_keywords":["apsaras","Anavadya","Menaka","Ghritachi","Vishvachi"],"quick_summary":"A named list of Apsarases used for catalogue-style remembrance and for inclusion in protective/auspicious invocations."}
Alamkara Type: Nama-mala (catalogue enumeration)
Khanda Section: Deva-Stri-Varnana / Apsaras-Gana (Puranic Catalogues and Sacred Genealogies)
Primary Rasa: Adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: Shringara
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A lineup or circular dance-assembly of named Apsarases—each distinguished by subtle attributes—presented as a celestial catalogue scene.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Indra’s celestial hall backdrop, Apsarases in a semi-circle dance, each with distinct hairstyle and ornaments, vīṇā and mṛdaṅga accompaniment, saturated traditional colors, decorative floral borders","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, multiple Apsarases arranged symmetrically, heavy gold jewelry and embossed halos, lotus motifs, palace-arch framing, name cartouches near figures, luminous gold work","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, refined faces and delicate linework, Apsarases shown in labeled panels like an illustrated glossary, soft pastel washes, minimal background, thin gold accents","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, elegant court of heaven with dancers, individualized costumes and textiles, fine detailing of jewelry, architectural jali screens, calligraphic labels for names"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":null,"pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: No major external sandhi beyond conjunctions; names listed in nominative.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 219 (Apsaras catalogues continuing in 219.38)
FAQs
This verse primarily transmits onomastic and cosmological knowledge: a canonical enumeration of Apsaras names used in Purāṇic catalogues, recitation, and cross-referencing of divine lineages and attendants.
By preserving structured name-lists of celestial beings (Apsarases), the Agni Purana functions as a reference compendium—supporting mythology, cosmology, and intertextual identification across epics and Purāṇas.
In Purāṇic tradition, respectful recitation and remembrance of divine beings and their canonical names is treated as a merit-bearing act that supports devotion (smaraṇa) and purifies speech through accurate sacred remembrance.