Rajamandapa, Rājamaṇḍapa, Raja-mandapa: 1 definition
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Rajamandapa 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.
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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsRājamaṇḍapa (राजमण्डप) refers to a type of “pavillion” used for offered food to the icon of the Lord, as discussed in chapter 14 of the (first part of the) Śāṇḍilyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 3600 Sanskrit verses dealing with devotion towards Kṛṣṇa who is identified with the Supreme, as well as ethical behavior and pious practices to be observed by devotees (bhaktas).—Description of the chapter [pūjāpaddhati-paṭala-varṇana]: Continuing with the liturgy of worship, the icon of the Lord is moved on to a śṛṅgārapīṭha and a yantra-design is placed there. In a series of ritual gestures, the various members of the Lord’s retinue are beckoned and served, etc., and the Ācārya is also honored. Then the Lord is offered a bath with pure water; 1-128). After offering bath to the female consort deities, they too are offered flowers and other good things, and removed to the rājamaṇḍapa where they are offered food (129-210). [...]
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: Mandapa, Raja.
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Full-text: Pujapaddhatipatala, Shringarapitha, Pujapaddhatipatalavarnana.
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