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Mrigayayatra, ṛgٰ, Mrigaya-yatra: 1 definition

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Mrigayayatra means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term ṛgٰ can be transliterated into English as Mrgayayatra or Mrigayayatra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

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: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts

ṛgٰ (मृगयायात्र�) refers to the “hunt-festival�, according to the sixth chapter of the Agastyasaṃhitā (ٲⲹ-󳾲-ṃv岹 edition), an ancient Pāñcarātra Āgama text dealing with typical Pāñcarātra concepts such as the Vyūhas.—Description of utsava: When such necessary preparations have been made, the utsavabera (i.e. the movable idol used on special occasions when processions, etc. are involved) is to be taken into the sanctuary, whereupon bali-offerings are made (110-144 ). Then �ṛgٰ� is done (145—little explanation of what this is appears here but probably it is ṛgٰ, the hunt-festival), followed by kautuka-rites (146-1483) and ṇy. The next morning, after repetitions of some of the preceding rituals [note: a gap in the manuscript appears after śǰ첹 161], a ṇḍ-design is prepared, the icon brought to it, and special baths given to it there. * * * [ Manuscript breaks off at this point.] * * *

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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