Utsavabera, Utsava-bera: 3 definitions
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Utsavabera 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.
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Red Zambala: Hindu Icons and Symbols | IntroductionUtsavabera (उत्सवबेर, “festival image”).—The icon which is taken out in procession on festivals. The compound Utsavabera is composed of the Sanskrit words Utsava (‘ceremony’ or ‘festival’) and Bera (‘image’ or ‘icon’).
Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesUtsavabera (उत्सवबेर) refers to a classification of icons, as defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—The Utsavabera meant for processional purposes must be made of metal alone and it should not be made of stone or wood.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama TextsUtsavabera (उत्सवबेर) refers to the “movable idol used on special occasions”, according to the sixth chapter of the Agastyasaṃhitā (agastya-brahma-saṃvāda edition), an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama text dealing with typical Pāñcarātra concepts such as the Vyūhas.—Description of utsava]: Brahmā promises herein to discuss utsava-festivals. He begins by defining utsava as a “remover” [ut-] of “misery” [-sava] (1-2). Aṅkurārpaṇa-rites with sprouting seedlings must always accompany the preparations for a festival occasion: how these rites are to be done is given in detail (3-27a). Also, a flag is to be raised on a pole on all festival occasions—and how to make the flagpole (27-32) and the flag (33-52) is given, along with directions for installing the same into regular use (53-110). When such necessary preparations have been made, the utsavabera (i.e. the movable idol used on special occasions when processions, etc. are involved) is to be taken into the sanctuary, whereupon bali-offerings are made (110-144 ). [...]
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bera, Utsava.
Ends with: Autsavabera.
Full-text: Balibera, Snapanabera, Dhruvarca, Kulantai, Pullamputtankuti, Pancabera, Bera, Cala, Mahotsavavidhi, Utsava, Mahotsava, Mrigayayatra, Tirthabera, Mrigayatra.
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