All About The Process Of Pran-Partishtha
What is Pran Pratishtha?
Pran Pratishtha refers to the ritual of consecrating a Murti (sacred image) in a Hindu temple, infusing it with life and inviting the deitys presence.
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Murti making
The Murti is usually carved from stone, metal, or clay by artists with expertise in traditional iconography. The Murti undergoes elaborate cleansing and purification rituals involving sacred water, mantras, and offerings.
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Pithasthanapana
The foundation stone (Pitha) upon which the Murti will be placed is ceremoniously established and consecrated.
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Consecration Ceremony
The process begins with Priests recite hymns and mantras from the Vedas, inviting the deity and invoking blessings.
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Abhiseka
The Murti is bathed in sacred substances like milk, honey, ghee, and panchamrita (five nectars), symbolising purification and divine energy.
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Prana Pratishtha
This core ritual involves invoking the deitys prana (life force) into the Murti through mantras and specific rituals. This signifies the image becoming the residing place of the deity.
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Netra-unmilana
The ‘opening of the eyes’ ceremony symbolises the deity acknowledging the offerings and taking up residence in the Murti.
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Alankarana
The Murti is adorned with ornaments, clothes, and things reflecting the specific deitys iconography.
A sacred fire (homa) is lit and offerings are made, culminating in the final consecration of the Murti.
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Additional aspects
Murti Sthapana in its designated location within the temple. Invocation and prayer offering to the newly consecrated Murti and then offering of bhog and other devotional items to the deity, followed by Aarti.
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