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
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
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
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
Introduction The Kriyadhikara is an important text within the Vaishnava Agama tradition, particularly associated with the Vaikhanasa school. Attributed to Rishi Bhrigu, this text serves as a comprehensive guide to the rituals and practices dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. While sharing structural similarities with other Agamic texts, the Kriyadhikara stands out due to … Read more
Introduction The Manadhikara is an essential text within the Vaishnava Agama tradition, particularly associated with the Vaikhanasa school. Attributed to Rishi Bhrigu, this text plays a vital role in outlining the rituals, practices, and philosophical principles dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. While it shares structural similarities with other Agamic texts, the Manadhikara stands … Read more
Introduction The Chitradhikara is a significant text within the Vaishnava Agama tradition, particularly aligned with the Vaikhanasa school. Attributed to Rishi Bhrigu, this text is renowned for its detailed guidelines on temple architecture, iconography, and rituals dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. While the structure of the Chitradhikara shares commonalities with other Agamic texts, … Read more