Narada Purana — Purva Bhaga, Shloka 68
The Description of the Worship of Rāma and Others
Rāmādi-pūjā-vidhāna
अयोध्यानगरे रत्नचित्रसौवर्णमण्डपे । मंदारपुष्पैराबद्धविताने तोरणान्विते ॥ ६८ ॥
ayodhyānagare ratnacitrasauvarṇamaṇḍape | maṃdārapuṣpairābaddhavitāne toraṇānvite || 68 ||
Di kota Ayodhyā, di atas mandapa emas yang dihiasi corak bagaikan permata, dengan kanopi terikat bunga mandāra serta dilengkapi gerbang upacara (toraṇa)—suasana perhimpunan suci itu pun disusun.
Narada (narrative description within the dialogue context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It sanctifies the worship context by describing a properly adorned maṇḍapa—an outer expression of inner reverence—where sacred discourse or pūjā becomes auspicious and dharma-aligned.
Bhakti is supported by seva expressed through orderly, beautiful preparation—flowers, canopy, and toranas—showing devotion not only in thought but also in careful ritual hospitality to the Divine.
It reflects kalpa/ritual praxis (a Vedāṅga-associated domain): arranging the maṇḍapa, vitāna (canopy), and torana according to auspicious ceremonial standards used in pūjā and vrata settings.