Bahubera, Bāhubera, Bahu-bera: 2 definitions
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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
1) Bāhubera (बाहुबेर) refers to “multiple icons” (for which the pratiṣṭhā-rites will be performed), as discussed in chapter 28 (Kriyāpāda) of the Padmasaṃhitā: the most widely followed of Saṃhitā covering the entire range of concerns of Pāñcarātra doctrine and practice (i.e., the four-fold formulation of subject matter—jñāna, yoga, kriyā and caryā) consisting of roughly 9000 verses.—Description of the chapter [pratiṣṭhā-vidhi]: [...] If the pratiṣṭhā-installation is going to be done for several icons [bāhubera], the mūlabera is first taken care of, and then the acārya starts the procedure for others by bringing the karmarcā [utsavabera] to the sanctuary and offering it pādya (42b-45). It is necessary to know exactly where the icons to be sanctified are to be placed in the sanctuary, and this is given (46-52). Just as would be necessary, were the ceremony being conducted for only one icon, but all the more so necessary now, the Ācārya meditates on the Oneness of the Lord who takes many forms (53-61). Then he takes the various sanctified waters from the several pots there, mixes them, and after some nyāsas, does prokṣaṇa of the icons, and requests the Lord to give all blessings from now on (62-91). When there are several icons (bāhubera) to be sanctified thus, the temple-doors are not closed (as before, see śs. 38b-52), but instead (92 ff. ) a three day feast is held for Brahmins. As before, after snapana on the fourth day comes an utsava-celebration. [...]
2) Bahubera (बहुबेर) refers to a type of Temple requiring specific rituals during Pratiṣṭhā or “sanctification ceremony”, as discussed in chapter 7 of the Viṣṇutilakasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 3500 Sanskrit verses covering the typically “agamic” subjects which are being narrated by Brahmā to a number of sages.—[Cf. chapter 7]: [...] Returning to the exposition of pratiṣṭhā-ceremonies, on the next morning, after vāstuhoma, if the temple is bahubera [as opposed to ekabera] or if the icon is of the painted type, certain special rules at this point are to be followed—with special instructions for āvāhana-invocations and nyāsa-demonstrations to the various icons, the self-dedication of the Ācārya to the Lord, and the first-offerings made by him to the Lord, followed by the usual mahotsava, etc. (509-551).
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.
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Bahubera (बहुबेर) refers to “those idols worshipped in groups”, as discussed in chapter 9 of the Mārkaṇḍeyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 2200 Sanskrit verses mainly dealing with temple-building, iconography, pūjā (worship procedures), utsava (festivities) and prāyaścitta (expiatory measures).—Description of chapter [bera-ādi-lakṣaṇa]: The chief immovable idol [mūlabera] is to be worshipped daily (1). [...] Other types of images are also listed: those worshipped in groups [bahubera], those worshipped separately [ekabera], those which reveal the deity at various ages, those which are dominated by one or another guṇa, etc, (6-20). [...]
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Ekabera, Snapanabheda, Tirthakautukarca, Tirthakautuka, Nimittasnapana, Nimittasnapanarca, Beradilakshana, Devyadilakshana, Shayanarca, Jaladhivasadipratishthantavidhi, Karmarca, Utsavarca, Balyarca, Pratishthavidhi, Snapana, Pratimalakshana.
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Isanasivagurudeva Paddhati (study) (by J. P. Prajith)
28. Pratishtha and Nityotsa-vidhi of Saptamatris < [Chapter 4 - Worship of Gods and Goddesses]
5. The treatment of Shakti concept in Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati < [Chapter 3 - Depiction of Gods and Goddesses]
4. Comparing the Sarada Tilaka and Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati < [Chapter 5 - Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati and Saradatilaka]
Prayogamanjari and Saivagamanibandhana (Study) (by R. Suthashi)
Talabheda—Different measurements < [Chapter 3 - Shaiva iconography in Saivagamanibandhana]