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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)

Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the Āgamas

Maṇḍapasthāpana (मण्डपस्थापन) refers to a certain ceremony performed by Ādiśaiva priests (Ācāryas), as defined in the Śaivāgamas.—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. [...] After Vimānasthāpana and Maṇḍapasthāpana, the Āgama recommends that the Guru along with the Mūrtipa be honoured with new clothes and appropriate dakṣiṇā starting from 10 niṣka in the case of vimānasthāpana. In the chapter on Parivāralakṣaṇa, the āgama specifies dakṣiṇā between one and ten niṣka for all ritual officiants starting from the Guru.

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

Maṇḍapasthāpana (मण्डपस्थापन) refers to the “consecration rites to be performed for temple pavillions”, 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) [...] Chapter 68 outlines the steps involved in the installation of divine images. Chapters 69 and 70 describe consecration rites to be performed for temples and pavillions after they have been built (e.g., maṇḍapasthāpana).

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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.

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Maṇḍapasthāpana (मण्डपस्थापन) refers to the “construction of the altar”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.3.39 (“The gods arrive at Kailāsa”).—Accordingly, as Viṣṇu said to Śiva: “[...] O Śiva, let the rites of your marriage with the daughter of the lord of mountains be performed according to the laws laid down in the Gṛhya Sūtras. The rites followed in your marriage, O Śiva, will become famous and be followed in the world. Please cause the construction of the altar (maṇḍapasthāpana) and the Nāndīmukha according to family tradition. Thus you will be spreading your glory in the world, O lord”.

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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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Sthapana, Mandapa.

Full-text: Vimanasthapana, Sthapana.

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