Dipasamarpana, Dīpasamarpaṇa, Dipa-samarpana: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dipasamarpana 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationDīpasamarpaṇa (दीपसमर्पण) refers to the “offering of the lamp” and is mentioned in the Śivapurāṇa 1.20, while explaining the mode of worshipping an earthen phallic image (pārthiva-liṅga) according to the Vedic rites:—“[...] the incense shall be offered with the mantra ‘Namaḥ Kapardine ca’ etc. in accordance with the rules. The lamp shall be offered (dīpasamarpaṇa) in the prescribed manner with the mantra ‘Namaḥ Āśave’ etc.”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Google Books: Rituals, Mantras, and ScienceDīpasamarpaṇa (दीपसमर्पण) consists of offering ‘light’ to the God. Oil lamps are moved in a circle in the vertical plane. Usually in clockwise direction. There are specific rules regarding the number of ārati (circular motion) to be offered. In certain cases the ārati is moved to and fro. The ārati is thus either a cycle or a palindrome. [It includes] recitation of a Vedic/Purāṇic verse.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Dipa, Samarpana.
Full-text: Dipa.
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