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Vastushastra (architecture)

Source: McGill: The architectural theory of the Mānasāra

Ratnavinyāsa (शिवार्चन, “gem-placing”) refers to a rtiual, following śivārcana, that completes the trasnference of Śiva as deity manifest in the image, according to Mānasāra chapter 70.—The sthapati next conducts the ritual of ratnavinyāsa, placing of the gems in the pedestal upon which the image is to be erected. Nine chambers are prepared in the center of the pedestal according to the Pīṭhamaṇḍala of nine squares. The navaratna, nine precious stones, are placed therein as stipulated. Following this, the image is installed upon the pedestal. In the Mānasāra, this marks the constructional and ceremonial completion and inauguration of the temple.

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Ratnavinyāsa (रत्नविन्यास) refers to the “gem-burial ritual” (at the site of the shrine), as discussed in the fifteenth chapter of the Nāradīyasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra document comprising over 3000 verses in 30 chapters presenting in a narrative framework the teachings of Nārada to Gautama, dealing primarily with modes of worship and festivals.—Description of the chapter [pratimā-pratiṣṭhālakṣaṇa]: [...] Nārada turns first to the auspicious days for doing pratiṣṭhā (2b-6a), then gives a step-by-step outline of the activities to be undertaken—[...] Next [after sparśana], the icon is placed in water over- night, after which the master of ceremonies attends to gem-burial rites [ratnavinyāsa] at the site of installation within the shrine (146-179). The icon is then carried into the sanctuary and placed on the piṇḍaka-pedestal, and the priest then “transfers” [niyojana] the spirit of the Lord in his heart into the icon being sanctified (180-195). These are the rules for installing the mūlavigrahas.

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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Partial matches: Ratna, Vinyasa.

Full-text: Shivarcana, Niyojana, Pratimapratishthalakshana.

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