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Agama Shastra, Kannada literature, temple rituals, Shaivism, Vaishnavism, vernacularization, Karnataka. agama shastra in kannada
I hope this essay provides a comprehensive overview of Agama Shastra in Kannada! Let me know if you'd like me to make any changes. consecration ( pratishtha )
The term Agama literally means “that which has come down” (tradition). Agama Shastras are prescriptive texts dealing with temple construction ( vastu ), consecration ( pratishtha ), daily worship ( nitya puja ), festivals ( utsava ), and esoteric meditation ( yoga and mantra ). Major schools include Shaiva Agamas (e.g., Kamika , Karana ), Vaishnava Pancharatra and Vaikhanasa , and Shakta Tantras . daily worship ( nitya puja )