[sv-rituals] terms relating to temple offices
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• June 26, 2002
Dear all, unfortunately I am totally unaware of the content of some terms used in some ancient documents from South India. I would be extremely grateful if the learned community could help me in this respect. 1) What does the term "Dharmakarta/DharmakartR" indicate? It seems to me that it is used for a person who took part as a sponsor in the erection and consecration of a temple, and whose duty is to "manage" the temple in respect to its secular affairs. 2) What does the "right of reciting Mantrapushpa" indicate? Is "Mantrapushpa" a certain ritual? If so - what verses/sUktas/mantras are recited during this ritual and who is generally entitled to to so? 3) What does the term "Teerthagar" indicate? Is it an office within the temple? 4) What does Taptasamasrayana mean? Thanks a lot in advance Yours sincerely Ute ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Free $5 Love Reading Risk Free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/3PCXaC/PfREAA/Ey.GAA/XUWolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> -- SrImatE rAmAnujAya namaH -- Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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