Word

Pranaprathistha

Sanskrit

प्राणप्रतिष्ठा

IAST

prāṇapratiṣṭhā

In General

Pranaprathistha is the process of putting life into an idol by performing customary tantric pooja accompanied by Vedic mantras. By this process the Murti (Deva) statue is believed energized. It is part of the large process of consecration of the deity.