Manuscript Number : GISRRJ258220

Phela Sthapana : The Scientific and Spiritual Essence of Vaikhanasa In Temple Construction

Authors(1) :-Dr. T. Brahmacharyulu

This article explores phelasthāpana a pivotal ritual in the Vaikhanasa Agama Shastra, integral to temple construction. As a core component ofpanchavidhapratishtha [five types of installations], phelasthāpanasanctifies the garbhālaya [sanctum sanctorum], infusing the temple withdivine energy. Drawing from authoritative Vaikhanasa texts, the studydetails the phela’s [sacred box] construction, the precise placement ofsacred items (soils, gems, metals, and symbols), and the astrologicallydetermined timing and locations for installation. The ritual’s scientific precision, rooted in measurements and Vedic mantras, complements itsspiritual significance, fostering prosperity, societal growth, and environmental harmony. By elucidating the ritual’s methodology and benefits, this article underscores its role as a cornerstone of Vaikhanasatemple architecture, offering valuable insights for scholars, architects, and practitioners seeking to preserve India's spiritual heritage.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. T. Brahmacharyulu
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Vaikhanasa Agama, S.V.Vedic University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Garbhaprakshepanam, Phelasthāpana, Māna, Unmāna, Pramāna, Dhruvasamsthapanam, garbhālaya, Bali, Sacrificial, Dwarapalaka, sasyābhivriddhi, Gajadanta.

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Publication Details

Published in : Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-February 2025
Date of Publication : 2025-02-05
License:  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Page(s) : 256-264
Manuscript Number : GISRRJ258220
Publisher : Technoscience Academy

ISSN : 2582-0095

Cite This Article :

Dr. T. Brahmacharyulu, "Phela Sthapana : The Scientific and Spiritual Essence of Vaikhanasa In Temple Construction", Gyanshauryam, International Scientific Refereed Research Journal (GISRRJ), ISSN : 2582-0095, Volume 8, Issue 1, pp.256-264, January-February.2025
URL : https://gisrrj.com/GISRRJ258220

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