Agni Purana — Vastu-Pratishtha & Isana-kalpa, Shloka 70
Adhivāsana-vidhi
Procedure for Preliminary Consecration in Vāstu–Pratiṣṭhā / Īśāna-kalpa
विरूक्षणं विलेपञ्च सुगन्धैश् चन्दनादिभिः सम्पूज्य ब्रह्मभिः पुष्पैर् वर्मणा रक्तचीवरैः
virūkṣaṇaṃ vilepañca sugandhaiś candanādibhiḥ sampūjya brahmabhiḥ puṣpair varmaṇā raktacīvaraiḥ
เมื่อประกอบพิธีพรมน้ำและการชโลมด้วยของหอม เช่น จันทน์และสิ่งอื่น ๆ แล้ว พึงบูชาให้ครบถ้วนด้วยดอกไม้ศักดิ์สิทธิ์พร้อมมนต์พรหม และถวายจีวรสีแดงเป็นวรมะเพื่อคุ้มครอง
Lord Agni
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Concept: Bāhya-śauca and gandha-puṣpa-vastra upacāra as a means to invoke presence and auspicious protection (rakṣā) in worship.
Application: Maintain ritual purity and orderly upacāra-krama; choose offerings (like red cloth) aligned with the rite’s protective/maṅgala intent.
Khanda Section: Puja-vidhi (Ritual Worship Procedures and Consecration)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A priest performs sprinkling and anointing of the deity with sandal paste, then offers flowers and drapes a red cloth as protective vestment.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala temple mural style, sanctum-side pūjā scene, priest with kamaṇḍalu sprinkling water, sandal paste application, heaps of flowers, vivid red cloth offering, flat bold colors, ornate borders, lamp glow","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, deity on pedestal receiving sandal paste and flower garlands, priest offering red silk cloth, heavy gold leaf highlights on ornaments and halo, rich reds and greens","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting, instructional pūjā sequence panels: prokṣaṇa, vilepana with candana, puṣpa offering, red cloth draping, delicate lines, muted palette, fine detailing","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, courtly temple interior, attendant priest anointing idol with sandal, trays of flowers, red robe presented, intricate textiles, architectural arches, fine brushwork"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विलेपञ्च = विलेपम् + च; सुगन्धैश् = सुगन्धैः; पुष्पैर् = पुष्पैः; चन्दनादिभिः = चन्दन-आदिभिः; रक्तचीवरैः = रक्त-चीवरैः
Related Themes: Agni Purana 96 (Pūjā-vidhi: upacāra-krama, rakṣā)
FAQs
It prescribes a standard puja sequence: purification by aspergation (virūkṣaṇa), anointing with fragrant pastes like sandalwood (vilepa), followed by complete worship using ritually sanctioned flowers and red vestments as part of sacred adornment.
Beyond mythic narration, the Agni Purana codifies practical temple and household worship techniques—detailing materials (sandalwood, flowers), actions (sprinkling, anointing), and ritual dress—showing its procedural, manual-like coverage of religious practice.
Sprinkling and anointing signify purification and consecration, while fragrant offerings and prescribed attire express reverence and ritual correctness—actions traditionally held to enhance the merit (puṇya) and efficacy (siddhi) of worship.