Alayanirmana, Ālayanirmāṇa, Alaya-nirmana: 1 definition
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Alayanirmana 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
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsĀlayanirmāṇa (आलयनिर्माण) refers to “constructing temple-structures”, as discussed in chapter 3 of the Puruṣottamasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text consisting of more than 1800 verses devoted to temple-building and the practical concerns of the Pāñcarātra priestly community.—Description of the chapter [ālayanirmāṇa-phalavidhi]: The sages ask to know what benefits will come from building a temple installing an image and instituting worship to it (1). Vasiṣṭha begins by his reply detailing specially what good effects come from a yajamāna-patron undertaking to subsidize a temple-building project (2-31)—citing eulogistically that even a child playing in sand who fashions a temple is greatly benefited (14).
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Alaya, Nirmana.
Starts with: Alayanirmanaphalavidhi.
Full-text: Phalavidhi, Shastropadesha.
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