Alternative spellings of this word include Lokapalakarcana.

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Lokapālakārcana (लोकपालकार्चन) refers to a particular worship-ceremony forming part of the “daily liturgy” (Nitya-Vidhi), as discussed in chapter 40 of the Lakṣmītantra: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 3600 Sanskrit verses exclusively devoted to Goddess Lakṣmī or Śrī (the consort of Viṣṇu) besides dealing with cosmology and practical regarding Vaishnava priests and temple-building programs.—Description of the chapter [nityavidhi-prakāśa]: [...] After this, concluding parts of the daily liturgy are described—lokapālakārcana (85-89), pitṛtarpaṇa (90-93) and anuyāga (94-99). The liturgical performances thus over, one should persevere the rest of the day in Vedic and Śāstra recitations (100-103). The remainder of the chapter gives alternatives and concessions for all the foregoing injunctions. (104-120a).

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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: Arcana, Archana, Lokapalaka.

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Full-text: Lokapalaka, Pitritarpana, Nityavidhiprakasha, Anuyaga.

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