Agni Purana — Mantra-shastra, Shloka 7
Chapter 312 — Various Mantras (नानामन्त्राः)
त्रिपुरापूजनं वक्ष्ये असिताङ्गो रुरुस् तथा चण्डः क्रोधस्तथोन्मत्तः कपाली भीषणः क्रमात्
tripurāpūjanaṃ vakṣye asitāṅgo rurus tathā caṇḍaḥ krodhastathonmattaḥ kapālī bhīṣaṇaḥ kramāt
บัดนี้จะอธิบายการบูชาตรีปุรา ตามลำดับเชิญ/ตั้งไว้คือ อสิตางคะ, รุรุ, จัณฑะ, โกรธะ, อุนมัตตะ, กปาลี และ ภีษณะ
Lord Agni (narrating the ritual section to sage Vasiṣṭha, as per the usual Agni Purāṇa dialogue frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Tantra","secondary_vidya":"Puja-vidhi","practical_application":"Tripurā-pūjā āvaraṇa/pariṣada arrangement by invoking a sequence of fierce attendant forms (often Bhairava/guardian set) in prescribed order.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Tripurā-pūjā: Asitāṅga–Ruru–Caṇḍa–Krodha–Unmatta–Kapālī–Bhīṣaṇa Krama","lookup_keywords":["Tripurā-pūjā","Asitāṅga","Ruru","Kapālī","Bhīṣaṇa"],"quick_summary":"Introduces Tripurā worship and lists the ordered invocation/placement of seven fierce attendant forms used to secure the rite and empower the āvaraṇa."}
Concept: Śakti-upāsanā requires protective/empowering āvaraṇa through attendant invocations in strict krama.
Application: Before Tripurā japa/homa/nyāsa, establish the attendant ring to prevent vighna and stabilize mantra-siddhi.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Tantric/Śaiva Ritual Manuals: Tripurā-pūjā)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Tripurā enthroned at the center of a yantra-like mandala; seven fierce attendants stationed in a ring, each with distinct terrifying demeanor; ritual implements, lamps, and offerings arranged symmetrically.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, Tripurā as radiant central goddess, surrounding seven ugra attendants with bold eyes and ornaments, concentric mandala, deep reds/ochres, temple lamp glow, stylized flames and lotuses.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, Tripurā with gold-leaf aura seated on lotus, seven attendant panels around, heavy jewelry, embossed gold detailing, ritual kalasha and lamps in foreground.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, clean concentric āvaraṇa diagram with figurative attendants labeled Asitāṅga etc., soft pastel shading, instructional clarity, priest performing āhvāna mudrā.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, indoor shrine scene with a geometric yantra carpet, central goddess icon, seven fierce guardians at corners/arc positions, fine textile detail, incense smoke and attendants holding ritual trays."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Todi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तथोन्मत्तः→तथा उन्मत्तः (स्वर-सन्धि); रुरुस्→रुरुः (विसर्ग/पदच्छेद); क्रोधस्तथोन्मत्तः→क्रोधः तथा उन्मत्तः।
Related Themes: Agni Purana Tripurā/Śākta pūjā sequences in the same Puja-vidhi khanda (surrounding verses); Agni Purana sections on bhairava/kshetrapala and āvaraṇa-devatā placement
FAQs
It introduces the Tripurā-pūjā sequence and lists the attendant/guardian deities to be invoked or arranged in a prescribed order as part of the ritual framework.
By preserving a compact ritual index—names and order of specific mantra-deities/attendants—this chapter functions like a practical pūjā-manual, showing how the Agni Purāṇa catalogs specialized Śākta-Tantric procedures alongside many other disciplines.
Correct sequential invocation is traditionally held to establish ritual protection (āvaraṇa/guarding) and completeness of worship, supporting purity, efficacy of mantra-practice, and merit (puṇya) through properly ordered devotion.