Pranapratishta

Pranapratishta is a Hindu ritual that involves consecrating a deity or sacred image into a temple or altar, symbolically transferring divine presence into the object. It is performed through a ceremonial process that includes offerings, prayers, and invocations by priests, establishing a spiritual connection. This act transforms the image from a mere object into a sacred, living symbol of the divine, enabling devotees to worship, seek blessings, and experience divine grace through the established presence. Essentially, Pranapratishta sanctifies the idol, making it a spiritual focal point for devotion and religious practice.