Pran Pratishtha
prāṇa pratiṣṭhāThe ritualistic installation and consecration of a deity or sacred object in a Hindu temple, making it spiritually active and worship-worthy.
प्रण प्रतिष्ठा के बाद मंदिर में भक्तों की भीड़ लग गई।
After the consecration, a crowd of devotees gathered at the temple.
This ritual is performed by priests and involves specific mantras, offerings, and ceremonies to invoke the divine presence in the idol.
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Cultural Context
This ritual is a significant event in Hindu temples, often accompanied by grand celebrations and attended by many devotees.
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Religious Significance
The Pran Pratishtha ritual is considered essential for a temple to be spiritually active and for the deity to be worshipped.
📖Word Origin
From Sanskrit 'प्राण' (prāṇa, meaning 'life force') and 'प्रतिष्ठा' (pratiṣṭhā, meaning 'installation' or 'establishment'). Together, it signifies the act of infusing life or divine energy into an idol.
📝Usage Notes
This term is exclusively used in Hindu religious contexts, particularly in temple rituals. It is not used colloquially.