Avartapratishtha, Āvartapratiṣṭhā, Avarta-pratishtha: 1 definition
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Avartapratishtha 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.
The Sanskrit term Āvartapratiṣṭhā can be transliterated into English as Avartapratistha or Avartapratishtha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the ĀgamasĀvartapratiṣṭhā (आवर्तप्रतिष्ठा) refers to a type of “temple consecration” as described in the Śaivāgamas.—The Saṃprokṣaṇavidhi of Kāmikāgama describes several types of consecration—If yātrāhoma is performed, the consecration is called āvartapratiṣṭhā. Else it is known as saṃprokṣaṇa.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Partial matches: Pratishtha, Avarta.
Full-text: Samprokshana.
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