In Hinduism

Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas

Liṅgasthāpana (लिङ्गस्थापन) refers to a certain ceremony that is to be performed while establishing a temple or a new settlement.—The Ādiśaiva has a critical role to play in the establishment of a temple or even a new settlement, right from selecting and clearing the ground. [...] Liṅgasthāpana is a critical process in the establishment of a temple. The Ādiśaiva-Ācārya has an important role to play in that elaborate ritual.

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. [...] Liṅgasthāpana is one of the most critical processes in the establishment of a temple. After liṅgasthāpana, the dakṣiṇā prescribed ranges from 60 niṣka as śreṣṭha down to 5 niṣka as adhama (apara). The Yajamāna is asked to offer unto the Guru, cattle, land, gold, new clothes, vehicles, household accessories, servants and so on. It is important to note that the Ācārya, made happy with the dakṣiṇā, gives away the puṇya or the merit of liṅgasthāpana to the Yajamāna with a content heart. Ajitāgama also explains this in detail as does the Kāraṇāgama.

Source: eScholarship: The descent of scripture: a history of the Kamikagama

Liṅgasthāpana (लिङ्गस्थापन) refers to the “installation of Liṅgas”, 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 62 details the characteristics of different liṅgas. Chapter 63 explicates the rite of offering germinated seeds which is to precede all solemn rites. Chapter 64 offers a detailed treatment of the installation of Liṅgas (liṅgasthāpana). Chapter 65 describes the general characteristics of various types of divine images

context information

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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Sthapana, Linga.

Ends with: Balalingasthapana, Ratnalingasthapana.

Full-text: Ratnalingasthapanavidhi, Sthapana.

Relevant text

Search found 1 books and stories containing Lingasthapana, Liṅgasthāpana, Linga-sthapana, Liṅga-sthāpana; (plurals include: Lingasthapanas, Liṅgasthāpanas, sthapanas, sthāpanas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)

Chapter 46 - Installation of the Liṅga (Pratiṣṭhita or Liṅgasthāpana) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]

show preview