Statements (23)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:ritual
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Prana_Pratishtha
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gptkbp:associatedWith |
murti
temple inauguration |
gptkbp:duration |
can last several days
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gptkbp:etymology |
Sanskrit: 'prana' (life force), 'pratishtha' (establishing)
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Pran Pratishtha
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gptkbp:includes |
chanting of mantras
offering of food and flowers ritual bathing of idol |
gptkbp:involves |
invocation of life force into idol
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gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Sanskrit
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gptkbp:performedAt |
gptkb:Hinduism
temples |
gptkbp:performedBy |
priests
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gptkbp:purpose |
to consecrate a deity idol
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gptkbp:relatedRitual |
gptkb:Kumbhabhishekam
Netronmeelan |
gptkbp:scripture |
gptkb:Agamas
gptkb:Puranas |
gptkbp:significance |
makes idol fit for worship
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Durga_Puja_(West_Bengal)
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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