consecration

Prana Pratishtha

The act of consecration explained: what happens in the rite, and why it transforms an object

5 min read · 15 February 2025

Prana Pratishtha is the Vedic rite by which a cast idol is transformed from a metal object into a living deity. The rite, the installation of breath, is performed by a qualified Vedic Pandit at a temple of significance, using mantras prescribed in the Agama Shastra.

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