Tarunalaya, Taruṇālaya, Taruna-alaya: 2 definitions

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Tarunalaya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.

In Hinduism

Vastushastra (architecture)

Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and Rauravāgama

Taruṇālaya (तरुणालय) refers to “provisional temple §§ 2.8, 14, 21, 27; 3.27; 4.1, 37.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)

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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.

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Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

Taruṇālaya (तरुणालय) refers to a “miniature model of the proposed temple”, as discussed in the tenth chapter of the Kapiñjalasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra work consisting of 1550 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as worship in a temple, choosing an Ācārya, architecture, town-planning and iconography. Description of the chapter [prāsāda-vidhi]:—The fruits of temple-building are first rehearsed (1-3a.). A temple may be made of stone, bricks or wood (3b-4). [...] Then a “varuṇālaya” (sc.: taruṇālaya) is constructed as a miniature model of the proposed temple—complete with toraṇas, prākāras, etc. The next day a (miniature) icon is put inside the miniature temple and the Lord is asked to reside therein while the temple is being built (25-33). [...]

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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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