Prana Pratishta

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:ritual
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Pran_Pratishtha
gptkbp:associatedWith temple inauguration
gptkbp:followedBy idol installation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Prana Pratishta
gptkbp:includes chanting of mantras
ritual bathing of idol
offering of flowers and food
gptkbp:involves invocation of life force into idol
gptkbp:performedAt gptkb:Hinduism
gptkbp:performedBy priests
gptkbp:period auspicious date chosen
gptkbp:precededBy regular worship (puja)
gptkbp:purpose to consecrate a deity idol
gptkbp:region gptkb:India
gptkb:Nepal
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Hindu_temple
murti
gptkbp:rituals gptkb:Sanskrit
gptkbp:scripture gptkb:Vedas
gptkb:Agama_Shastras
gptkbp:significance believed to infuse divine presence
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Prana_Pratishtha
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8