Rajyavardhaka, Rājyavardhaka, Rajya-vardhaka: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: Sreenivasarao’s Blog: Temple WorshipRajyavardhaka refers to “securing prosperity for the people, ruler and the state”.—According to the Agamas, the brahmotsava is the most important Utsava (“festival”) in a temple. It is believed Brahma himself conducts the Utsava in honor of the presiding deity of the temple. Brahmotsava is usually a grand occasion. It is spectacular, colorful, and full of gaiety; and draws huge enthusiastic crowds. Brahmotsavas also carry social, economical and political significance. The scale and splendor of the Brahmotsava is often an index of a temples affluence, popularity and prestige. Agama texts mention five kinds of Brahmotsava. For example: A four-day Brahmothsava (Arsha or Manusha) to secure prosperity for the people, ruler and the state (rajyavardhaka, lakshmi-pritikara). This is sometimes stretched to seven days.
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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