Placing the idol in food grains to symbolize nourishment and prosperity.
The (ஆகம பிரதிஷ்டா விதி) refers to the sacred procedures outlined in the Agamas for the consecration and installation of deities in Hindu temples. In the Tamil tradition, these rituals are central to both Saiva and Vaishnava temple worship, ensuring that an idol (icon) is infused with divine power. Essential Guide to Agama Pratishtha Vidhi agama pratishtha vidhi in tamil pdf
: Cleansing the temple space and the idol before the main ceremony. Offerings & Worship Placing the idol in food grains to symbolize
“Twenty years ago, I carried a 3-kg book to every Pratishtha ceremony. Now, I have the entire Kāmika Āgama Pratishtha section on my tablet. The PDF lets me zoom into murti measurement diagrams during the sthapatya (sculptor’s) consultation. I also keep a copy on my phone for emergency shanti pratishtha after lightning strikes a temple.” Essential Guide to Agama Pratishtha Vidhi : Cleansing
: Placing the idol on a specially prepared bed to "rest," treating the deity as a revered guest. Pushpadhivasa and Gandhadhivasa