Devatasthapana, Devatāsthāpana, Devata-sthapana: 1 definition
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Devatasthapana 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
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: eScholarship: The descent of scripture: a history of the KamikagamaDevatāsthāpana (देवतास्थापन) refers to the “placement of divinities (in various settlements)”, according to the Kāmikāgama: an ancient Śaiva Āgama scripture in 12,000 Sanskrit verses dating to at least the 5th century and represented as an encyclopedic account of ritual instructions (kriyāpāda).—In modern print editions, the Kāmika-āgama is structured in two major parts. The Pūrvabhāga consists of 75 chapters (paṭalas) [...] Chapters 62 to 75 present comprehensive accounts of temple consecration and installation rites. [...] Chapter 66 explains the placement of Śiva’s divine weapons. Chapter 67 gives instructions for the placement of divinities in various settlements (devatāsthāpana).
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: Sthapana, Devata.
Starts with: Devatasthapanavidhi.
Ends with: Mandaladevatasthapana, Navagrahadhidevatasthapana, Navagrahadhipatyahidevatasthapana, Vastudevatasthapana.
Full-text: Devatasthapanavidhi, Sarvatobhadradevatasthapanaprayoga.
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