Pradhanacarya, Pradhānācārya, Pradhana-acarya: 2 definitions
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Alternative spellings of this word include Pradhanacharya.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Shodhganga: Temple management in the ĀgamasPradhānācārya (प्रधानाचार्य) refers to the “chief priest” of a Śiva temple, as defined in Śaivāgama literature.—The most important role in the temple is that of the Pradhāna-ācārya, who is termed sarvādhikāri and is an Ādiśaiva Śivācārya. He is assisted by Arcakas (one who performs ‘arc,’ to worship) who are Ādiśaiva initiates, with the appropriate dīkṣā. The Pradhāna-ācārya is the functional head for all the priests and assistants. He is also the spiritual head for everyone else within the temple. Everyone had to be initiated by him in order to render service at the temple. He is in charge of all worship and delegates as necessary to able assistants. He sets the standards for perfection. He is in effect the CEO of the temple.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryPradhānācārya (प्रधानाचार्य) [Also spelled pradhanachary]:—(nm) Principal (of a college).
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Partial matches: Pradhana, Acarya.
Full-text: Pradhanachary, Arcaka.
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