Manuscript Number : GISRRJ23685

A Sastric Study on The Principles of Vigraha Formation in The Vaikhanasa Agama

Authors(1) :-Dr. Ramakrishna Ganjam

This paper presents a śāstric study on the principles of Vigraha Nirmāṇa (icon construction) as outlined in the Vaikhānasa Āgama. The study explores the role of standard measurements (mānadaṇḍa), the structural and proportional norms for vimāna and garbhagṛha, and the application of āyādi principles to ensure auspiciousness in temple construction. It also delves into the significance of materials used for vigrahas, their spiritual effects, and the classification of the principal deity forms like Yoga, Bhoga, Vīra, and Viraha. Through scriptural references, the paper emphasizes the holistic, sacred vision embedded in the tradition of Vaikhānasa temple architecture and vigraha worship.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. Ramakrishna Ganjam
Asst. Professor, Department of Vaikhānasa Āgama, Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati, India

Vaikhānasa Āgama, Vigraha Nirmāṇa, Mānadaṇḍa, Āyādi, Vimāna, Garbhagṛha, Dhruva-Bera, Yoga-Bhoga-Vīra-Viraha, Śilpaśāstra, Temple Architecture.

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 6 | Issue 2 | March-April 2023
Date of Publication : 2023-04-05
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 94-103
Manuscript Number : GISRRJ23685
Publisher : Technoscience Academy

ISSN : 2582-0095

Cite This Article :

Dr. Ramakrishna Ganjam , "A Sastric Study on The Principles of Vigraha Formation in The Vaikhanasa Agama", Gyanshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (GISRRJ), ISSN : 2582-0095, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp.94-103, March-April.2023
URL : https://gisrrj.com/GISRRJ23685

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