Kriyadhishthita, Kriyādhiṣṭhita, Kriya-adhishthita: 1 definition

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Kriyadhishthita means something in the history of ancient India. 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.

The Sanskrit term Kriyādhiṣṭhita can be transliterated into English as Kriyadhisthita or Kriyadhishthita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

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Source: Cracow Indological Studies: Venerating Vēṭṭaykkorumakan (Son of Śiva and Pārvatī) through Ritual Arts

Kriyādhiṣṭhita (क्रियाधिष्ठित) refers to “temple music regulated by the ritual action”.—The rituals that are performed on a regular basis in the temples of Kerala are unique in their nature. [...] The worship of a wooden drum (marappāṇi), and the playing of it by the Brahmin priest during the consecration rituals, further emphasis-es the significance of musical instruments. [...] The two main classes of marappāṇis performed in central Kerala are called kriyādhiṣṭhita pāṇis, “regulated by the ritual action,” or tattvam pāṇis, and mūrtyadhiṣṭhita pāṇis, “regulated by the form of the god.” They are usually distinguished on the basis of their geographical location, the former being played in the areas south of the Chalakkudy River and the latter in the areas on its northern side.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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