Agama Pradishta Vidhi Set of 2 books

DETAILS : 

• Author : K.Y. Sundaresa Gurukkal
  
• Publisher : Thirukayilai Veliyeedu
  
• Binding : Paperback
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ Tamil
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 600 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Agama Pradishta Vidhi (Set of 2 Volumes), meticulously compiled in the Tamil language by the venerable scholar and ritual specialist K.Y. Sundaresa Gurukkal, is an authoritative, foundational masterwork on Saiva Agama practice and temple architecture. Published by Thirukayilai Veliyeedu, this multi-volume set functions as a step-by-step practical and liturgical guide for the structural establishment, energetic refinement, and systematic maintenance of Hindu temples.

The primary objective of the text is to untangle and preserve the highly advanced, sacred principles of temple consecration according to the classical Agama Shastras. The term Pradishta signifies the process of installing, anchoring, and breathing vital cosmic life force into a physical deity or temple structure. Across its 500 detailed pages, the book presents a chronological breakdown of temple-building mechanics, starting from the preliminary choice and purification of the ground layout, moving into the strict mathematical proportions required for building the sanctum sanctorum, and culminating in the complex ritual framework of Kumbhabhishekam.

Rather than treating temple work as basic mechanical tasks, the author frames every stage as a profound science of spiritual engineering. Volume One establishes the foundational geometry, layout specifications, and preliminary purificatory steps, known as Suddhi. Volume Two expands into the clinical execution of multi-day fire ceremonies (Yagasala Pooja), the installation steps for primary and secondary deities, and the exact methods for preparing the vital Ashtabandhanam adhesive paste used to anchor the stone idols. The text acts as an invaluable, daily reference guide for practicing Sivacharyas, researchers, and temple trusts, translating complex Sanskrit technical manuals into precise, actionable Tamil directives.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

K.Y. Sundaresa Gurukkal is a highly revered, deeply traditional specialist, author, and academician rooted in the lineages of the ancient Saiva Sivacharyas of Southern India. Possessing practical and theoretical expertise in classical temple architecture and scriptural protocols, his life work centers on protecting the authentic oral and textual streams of the Saiva Agamas.

His authorial style is characterized by its strict scriptural fidelity, operational clarity, and intense instructional logic. Gurukkal avoids vague, modern over-simplifications, opting instead to preserve the uncompromised sequence of traditional mantras and ceremonial pathways. Through his publications under Thirukayilai Veliyeedu, he continues to serve as an intellectual and ritualistic anchor, bridging ancient Agamic technology with modern-day traditional temple administrative systems.