Dhvajotthapanavidhi, Dhvajotthapana-vidhi, Dhvajotthāpanavidhi: 1 definition
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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsDhvajotthāpanavidhi (ध्वजोत्थापनविधि) (lit. “rules for flag-hoisting”) is the name of chapter 26 of the Viṣvaksenasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses dealing with theological matters, image-worship, iconography (relating to pratimā-icons) and the construction of temples.
Description of the chapter [dhvajotthāpanavidhi]: Since no activity is undertaken by a temple without attending to it first, Viṣvaksena here outlines the activities connected with flag-hoisting services. He commences by mentioning the dates appropriate for such services—the 21st day or the 27th day (although it is not clear from which point these calculations begin). Germination-rites preceding the services must be done at night, although the flag-hoisting itself must be done only during the day (1-4). Next he turns to such matters as constructing, preparing and sanctifying for use various items needed in the services: the dhvajapīṭha (5-17), the dhvajastambha made of wood and topped by a likeness of Garuḍa (18-29), and the cloth flag bearing the depiction of Garuḍa (30-75, 76-94-alternative methods offered- and 95-111). On the evening prior to the hoisting ceremonies a procession with the flag takes place (112-117), and this is repeated with bali-offerings the next morning (118-139). The flag-pole is then cleaned, sanctified and, with one flag tied to it, erected and given various liturgical honors (140-159).
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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Partial matches: Dhvajotthapana, Vidhi, Viti.
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