Tirthagrahana, Tīrthagrahaṇa, Tirtha-grahana: 1 definition
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Tirthagrahana 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.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: ACHC: Smarta PujaTīrthagrahaṇa (तीर्थग्रहण) refers to “taking the holy water”, performed at the end of a pūjā (ritualistic worship of a deity) which aim at the purification of the devotee.—The worshipper takes the flowers which have been offered in the pūjā (nirmālya) to wear them on his head /in his hair. He applies the water which is left in the conch (śaṅkhodaka) on his head. This water had earlier been moved in a circular way (Bhramaṇa) in front of the icon. He then drinks the water (tīrtha) which was used for bathing the deity from his right hand, being in the position for ācamana, and afterwards touches his head with his hand. He also waves his hands over the aratī lamp which has acquired power by being waved in front of the icon and then touches the head.
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