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Shilpashastra (iconography)

Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu Images

Snānabera (स्नानबेर) refers to a classification of icons, as defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—Snānabera, known also as Tīrthabera, is the icon meant for the daily bathing ceremony (abhiṣeka), must be made of metal.

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Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Snānabera (स्नानबेर) refers to type of icon discussed in the fifteenth chapter of the Īśvarasaṃhitā (printed edition), a Pāñcarātra work in 8200 verses and 24 chapters dealing with topics such as routines of temple worship, major and minor festivals, temple-building and initiation.—Description of the chapter [snapana-vidhi]: All other performances are validated and will bear fruit if snapana is done perfectly (1). [...] Next the mantras are given which are to accompany the orderly pouring [abhiṣeka] from the various jars (344-387). In closing, a synopsis of doing things throughout the entire liturgy is given-from the Ācārya’s early morning arrival through the snānabera-icon’s processions, washings, garlandings, etc., to the distribution of prasāda (388-419). Gifts to the Ācārya and to other participants are to be given (420 f.). The chapter ends with some miscellaneous injunctions and alternatives regarding when the snapana is to be done and when omitted (422-431a).

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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: Bera, Snana.

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Full-text: Tirthabera, Bhojasana, Dhruvaberadivigrahalakshana, Snanasana, Alankarasana, Nityayaga, Snapanavidhi.

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