Balasthapana, Bālasthāpana, Bala-sthapana: 1 definition
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Balasthapana 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.
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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the ĀgamasBālasthāpana (बालस्थापन) refers to a certain ceremony performed by Ādiśaiva priests (Ācāryas), as defined in the Śaivāgamas.—The Ācāryas were honoured with dakṣiṇā on the occasion of [various] ritual ceremonies. Besides that, they received a share of the naivedya and nirmālya each day. [...] After bālasthāpana, the Āgama prescribes that the Ācārya has to be honoured with new clothes and gold rings. The least amount of dakṣiṇā is 5 niṣkam or varāgan of gold. Twice that is medium and thrice that is the best. Twice that is medium and thrice that is the best. Mūrtidhāraka or Ṛtviks should be given one tenth of that given to the Ācārya. Those who chant mantras, Vaidikas and Daivajña (Jyotiśa/astrologer) should each be given half of that. Those who performed the vāstu-homa should be given twice that of the Ṛtvik. The Śilpi should be given one fourth of the dakṣiṇā given to the Ācārya.
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: Bala, Sthapana.
Full-text: Palattapanam.
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