The Sanskrit term Viṣvaksenārcana can be transliterated into English as Visvaksenarcana or Vishvaksenarcana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

Alternative spellings of this word include Vishvaksenarchana.

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

1) Viṣvaksenārcana (विष्वक्सेनार्चन) refers to the “worship routines for Garuḍa”, as discussed in chapter 8 (Kriyākāṇḍa) of the Pārameśvarasaṃhitā: an important Pāñcarātra text of 8700 verses followed closely by the Ranganathaswamy temple at Srirangam—dealing with priestly concerns such as their daily routines, occasional liturgies and expiatory services.—Description of the chapter [garuḍaviṣvaksenādi-parivārārcana-vidhāna]:—[...] Sanaka asks then about Viṣvaksena, and Śāṇḍilya quotes from the Pauṣkara-saṃhitā to the effect that once Viṣvaksena has been installed in his shrine he should henceforth be worshipped in a certain way only [e.g., viṣvaksenārcana] (67-173). The parivāradevatās are briefly mentioned as deserving worship three times a day—or at least once—according to rules already laid down (174-177). [...]

2) Viṣvaksenārcana (विष्वक्सेनार्चन) (lit. “worship of the commander-in-chief of the gods”) is the name of chapter 20 of the Pauṣkarasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text of almost 5900 verses divided into forty-three chapters presented as a frame-work dialogue between Pauṣkara and Bhagavān dealing with the esoteric meaning of maṇḍala-designs, worship routines and temple-building.—Description of the chapter [viṣvaksenārcana]: Bhagavān says that the powerful Commander-in-Chief of the gods, Viṣvaksena, must always be worshipped (1-3). Pauṣkara asks how and Bhagavān outlines the procedure, stating that the same materials offered to the central deity in a maṇḍala are always next to be offered to this Viṣvaksena (4-22). An anthropomorphic description of Viṣvaksena is given (23-38); his four subordinate commanders—Gajānana, Jayatsena, Harivaktra, and Kālaprakṛti—are also described (39-50). Then follow some miscellaneous details concerning offerings to be made to these attendants (51-79). *** [A break occurs at this point, and the narrative picks up again in the midst of a discussion on naivedya.] *** Food which has been off red to the Lord is not to be eaten or otherwise distributed once it has been offered to Viṣvaksena (80-83). Pauṣkara asks to know more about such articles connected with worship of the Lord as may be unlawful for devotees use. Bhagavān in reply launches into a lengthy clarification of all types of prohibited articles, activities gestures, offerings, etc., in connection with the Lord’s worship with a special emphasis on naivedya.

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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, Vishvaksena.

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Full-text: Jayatsena, Gajanana, Harivaktra, Kalaprakriti.

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