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
ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰਤਾ ਲਈ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਲਾਨਾ ਪੂਜਾ ਦਾ ਫਲ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੇ—ਹੇ ਸ਼ਕਤੀਦੇਵ! ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ; ਇਹ ਪਵਿਤ੍ਰਕ ਸਵੀਕਾਰ ਕਰੋ।
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.