Dhvajotthapana, Dhvaja-utthapana, Dhvajotthāpana: 2 definitions
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Dhvajotthapana 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)
Dhvajotthāpana (ध्वजोत्थापन) refers to the “flag-hoisting services”, as discussed in chapter 26 of the Viṣvaksenasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses dealing with theological matters, image-worship, iconography (relating to pratimā-icons) and the construction of temples.—Description of the chapter [dhvajotthāpana-vidhi]: Since no activity is undertaken by a temple without attending to it first, Viṣvaksena here outlines the activities connected with flag-hoisting services [dhvajotthāpana]. He commences by mentioning the dates appropriate for such services—the 21st day or the 27th day (although it is not clear from which point these calculations begin). Germination-rites preceding the services must be done at night, although the flag-hoisting [dhvajotthāpana] itself must be done only during the day (1-4). Next he turns to such matters as constructing, preparing and sanctifying for use various items needed in the services: the dhvajapīṭha (5-17), the dhvajastambha made of wood and topped by a likeness of Garuḍa (18-29), and the cloth flag bearing the depiction of Garuḍa (30-75, 76-94-alternative methods offered- and 95-111).
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.
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Sanskrit dictionary
Dhvajotthāpana (ध्वजोत्थापन):—[from dhvaja > dhvañj] n. = jocchrāya
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
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Partial matches: Dhvaja, Utthapana.
Starts with: Dhvajotthapanamantra, Dhvajotthapanavidhi.
Full-text: Dhvajotthapanamantra, Dhvajapitha, Utthapana, Dhvajotthapanavidhi, Dhvajastambha.
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