Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 29
Chapter 61 — द्वारप्रतिष्ठाध्वजारोहाणादिविधिः
Gateway Installation, Flag Hoisting, and Allied Rites
अण्डोर्ध्वं कलशं न्यस्य तदूर्ध्वं विन्यसेद्ध्वजं विम्बार्धमानं दण्डस्य त्रिभागेनाथ कारयेत्
aṇḍordhvaṃ kalaśaṃ nyasya tadūrdhvaṃ vinyaseddhvajaṃ vimbārdhamānaṃ daṇḍasya tribhāgenātha kārayet
วางกะลศะไว้เหนือส่วนอัณฑะ แล้วติดตั้งธวัชะไว้เหนือกะลศะ จากนั้นพึงทำวิมพะเป็นแผ่นกลมให้มีขนาดครึ่งหนึ่ง และกำหนดตามหนึ่งในสามของทัณฑะ
Lord Agni (teaching the sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Vastu","secondary_vidya":"Shilpa","practical_application":"Specifying the vertical sequence and proportional measures for dhvaja-stambha components (aṇḍa, kalaśa, dhvaja, vimba) to ensure correct ritual-architectural installation.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Dhvaja-stambha Assembly: Aṇḍa–Kalaśa–Dhvaja–Vimba Proportions","lookup_keywords":["aṇḍa","kalaśa","dhvaja","vimba","daṇḍa-tribhāga"],"quick_summary":"Install the kalaśa above the aṇḍa, place the dhvaja above that, and proportion the vimba and its placement by stated fractions of the staff (daṇḍa) for correct temple flagstaff construction."}
Concept: Sacred architecture is governed by measurable proportion (māna) and ordered placement (viniveśa) to align ritual function with cosmic symbolism.
Application: Use stated fractional measures when fabricating and installing dhvaja-stambha elements to maintain canonical correctness and ritual efficacy.
Khanda Section: Vastu-vidya / Dhvaja-stambha–lakshana (Temple & ritual architecture)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: śānta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A technical depiction of a dhvaja-stambha: the aṇḍa at the top segment, kalaśa above it, then the dhvaja, with a vimba disc shown with proportional annotations relative to the staff (daṇḍa).","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style, simplified but clear vertical diagram of dhvaja-stambha with aṇḍa, kalaśa, dhvaja, vimba, temple backdrop, artisans measuring with rods, bold outlines and flat colors","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style, ornate kalaśa and vimba with gold leaf, richly decorated flag, temple façade behind, craftsmen holding measuring rod, emphasis on auspicious finials","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional plate-like composition, labeled components (aṇḍa/kalaśa/dhvaja/vimba), precise proportions, gentle colors, clean linework","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, workshop scene with master architect and assistants, measuring the staff, assembling finial elements, detailed textiles for the flag, architectural accuracy"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अण्डोर्ध्वं = अण्ड-ऊर्ध्वम् (अव्ययीभाव); तदूर्ध्वं = तत्-ऊर्ध्वम्; विन्यसेद्ध्वजं = विन्यसेत् + ध्वजम्; विम्बार्धमानं = विम्ब-अर्ध-मानम्; त्रिभागेन = त्रि-भागेन (द्विगु).
Related Themes: Agni Purana 61 (dhvaja-stambha–lakṣaṇa and prāsāda-lakṣaṇa sequence)
FAQs
It gives a Vāstu/temple-ritual specification for the vertical sequence and proportional sizing on a dhvaja-stambha: aṇḍa → kalaśa → dhvaja, with the vimba/disc dimensioned in relation to the staff’s measured portions.
Beyond theology, it preserves practical architectural canons—precise placement and proportional rules for temple fixtures—showing the text’s coverage of applied sciences like Vāstu-vidyā alongside ritual procedure.
Correctly proportioned and ritually arranged temple emblems (flagstaff, finials, and banner) are treated as upholding auspicious order (maṅgala) in worship, supporting purity of installation and the efficacy of temple rites.