Canonical texts in Vaishnavism, detailing rituals and worship practices dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his incarnations.
Introduction The Prakirnadhikara is an integral text within the Vaishnava Agama tradition, particularly associated with the Vaikhanasa school. Attributed to Rishi Bhrigu, this text serves as a comprehensive guide to various auxiliary aspects of worship and temple management dedicated to Lord Vishnu. While sharing the structural framework common to Agamic texts, the Prakirnadhikara stands out … Read more
Introduction The Varnadhikara is a significant text within the Vaishnava Agama tradition, particularly associated with the Vaikhanasa school. Attributed to Rishi Bhrigu, this text serves as an authoritative guide for the rituals, practices, and social responsibilities related to the worship of Lord Vishnu. While it shares structural similarities with other Agamic texts, the Varnadhikara stands … Read more
Introduction The Yajnadhikara is a crucial text within the Vaishnava Agama tradition, specifically linked to the Vaikhanasa school. Attributed to Rishi Bhrigu, this text serves as a detailed guide to the performance of yajnas (sacrificial rituals) dedicated to Lord Vishnu. While it shares structural similarities with other Agamic texts, the Yajnadhikara is unique in its … Read more
Introduction The Archanadhikara is a distinguished text within the Vaishnava Agama tradition, specifically belonging to the Vaikhanasa school. Attributed to Rishi Bhrigu, this text serves as an authoritative guide for the rituals and practices dedicated to the worship (archana) of Lord Vishnu. While it shares structural elements with other Agamic texts, the Archanadhikara is unique … Read more