Khiladhikara

Introduction The Khiladhikara is a pivotal text within the Vaishnava Agama tradition, particularly associated with the Vaikhanasa school. Attributed to Rishi Bhrigu, this text serves as an extensive guide to various supplementary rituals and practices that support the primary worship of Lord Vishnu. While it shares structural similarities with other Agamic texts, the Khiladhikara is … Read more

Niruktadhikara

Introduction The Niruktadhikara is a significant text within the Vaishnava Agama tradition, particularly aligned with the Vaikhanasa school. Attributed to Rishi Bhrigu, this text serves as a comprehensive guide to the etymology and proper interpretation of sacred mantras and rituals dedicated to Lord Vishnu. While it shares structural similarities with other Agamic texts, the Niruktadhikara … Read more

Pratigrihyadhikara

Introduction The Pratigrihyadhikara is a vital text within the Vaishnava Agama tradition, particularly associated with the Vaikhanasa school. Attributed to Rishi Bhrigu, this text serves as a comprehensive guide to household rituals and domestic worship dedicated to Lord Vishnu. While it shares structural elements with other Agamic texts, the Pratigrihyadhikara stands out due to its … Read more

Prakirnadhikara

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