Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 48
Chapter 92 — प्रतिष्ठाविधिकथनम्
Narration of the Consecration / Installation Procedure
विन्यस्य पूजयेत् कुम्भांस्तन्मन्त्रैर् वा निजाणुभिः इन्द्रादीनां तु वीजानि वक्ष्यमाणक्रमेण तु
vinyasya pūjayet kumbhāṃstanmantrair vā nijāṇubhiḥ indrādīnāṃ tu vījāni vakṣyamāṇakrameṇa tu
അവയെ നിശ്ചിതസ്ഥാനങ്ങളിൽ വിന്യസിച്ച്, അതേ മന്ത്രങ്ങളാലോ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ തനിക്കു യോജ്യമായ അങ്ഗ/ഉപാങ്ഗാക്ഷരങ്ങളാലോ കുംഭങ്ങളെ പൂജിക്കണം. ഇന്ദ്രാദി ദേവതകളുടെ ബീജാക്ഷരങ്ങൾ അടുത്ത് പറയുന്ന ക്രമത്തിൽ പ്രയോഗിക്കേണ്ടതാണ്.
Lord Agni (in instruction to sage Vasiṣṭha, Agni Purana dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Puja-vidhi","practical_application":"Kalasha-sthāpana during pūjā: arranging kumbhas, then performing mantra-pūjā and bīja-nyāsa for Indra and other dikpālas/devas in a fixed sequence.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Kalasha-pūjā with mantra/bīja sequence (Indrādi)","lookup_keywords":["kalasha-sthapana","kumbha-puja","bija-nyasa","Indra-bija","nyasa-krama"],"quick_summary":"After placing the ritual pots in their prescribed positions, worship them using the stated mantras (or one’s aṅga/auxiliary syllables). Apply Indra and other deities’ bījas in the sequence taught next to stabilize the installation."}
Concept: Mantra-śakti is made operative through krama (sequence) and nyāsa (embodiment/placement).
Application: Maintain strict ritual order: placement → worship → bīja application; avoid mixing sequences across deities.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Kalasha-sthapana and Deva-nyasa ritual procedure)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ritual altar with multiple kumbhas arranged in prescribed positions; the officiant touches each pot while reciting mantras and preparing to apply Indra and other deities’ bīja-syllables in order.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, flat vibrant colors, priest in white dhoti performing kalasha-sthapana, multiple decorated kumbhas with mango leaves and coconuts, mantra gestures (mudrā), subtle dikpāla symbols around, sacred lamp glow, traditional mural composition","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, rich gold leaf highlights on the kumbhas and altar ornaments, priest performing mantra-nyasa on pots, ornate arch frame, gemstones effect, deep reds and greens, devotional ritual ambience","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting style, delicate linework, instructional clarity: labeled positions of kumbhas, priest’s hand touching each pot, minimal background, soft pastel palette, emphasis on sequence and arrangement","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed ritual pavilion, patterned carpets, multiple kalashas in geometric layout, officiant reciting mantras, attendants holding ritual items, fine architectural borders and calligraphic cartouche"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कुम्भांस्तन्मन्त्रैर् → कुम्भान् तत् मन्त्रैः; निजाणुभिः treated as compound निज+अणु; वक्ष्यमाणक्रमेण as compound वक्ष्यमाण+क्रमेण.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 92 (Pūjā-vidhi: kalasha-sthāpana, nyāsa-krama)
FAQs
It teaches kalasha/kumbha worship using nyāsa-based placement and mantra application, specifying that Indra and related deities’ bīja-syllables are to be employed in a defined upcoming sequence.
By preserving step-by-step liturgical technology—kalasha installation, mantra choice (primary mantras vs. aṅga/auxiliary syllables), and bīja sequencing—it functions like a practical manual within a Purana that also covers many other sciences.
Correct placement (vinyāsa/nyāsa) and mantra-based worship are presented as means to sanctify the ritual space, invoke deities in an orderly manner, and ensure the rite yields purification and intended religious merit (puṇya/siddhi).