Calabera, Cala-bera: 1 definition
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Calabera means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chalabera.
In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Sreenivasarao’s Blog: Temple WorshipCalabera refers to the “moveable idol” (that is pressed into the Utsava rituals).—Utsavas are an important and an integral part of temple worship. The most significant aspect of the temple worship is its collective character. [...] Another aspect of these utsavas is that the utsavas and the daily worship that goes on in the sanctum are mutually independent. The daily worship to the main idol goes on serenely, unaffected despite all the excitement and feverish activities that go around the temple. The mulasthana, dhruvabera that is the main idol in the sanctum is not associated with the utsavas. It is the moveable idol, the calabera also called utsavabera (usually made of metal) that is pressed into the Utsava rituals, processions and other celebrations.
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
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