: The idol is immersed in various substances to nourish and sanctify it, such as: Panchamritadhivasa
The open-access platform Noolaham.org features complete historical scanned texts such as the Sri Mahavishnu Pratishta Paddhati , detailing the explicit procedural flow from Anujna to Bhuta Shuddhi in Tamil.
: The final rite of "infusing life" into the deity icons using specific mantras and symbols. Tamil Agama Vidhi and Pratishtha Guide | PDF - Scribd
While the specific rituals are extensive, these texts generally cover several key components:
The Agamas are a collection of Sanskrit and Tamil scriptures that serve as the procedural manuals for temple construction, idol making, daily worship (Nitya Puja), and festivals (Utsavas). Unlike the Vedas, which are abstract and philosophical, the Agamas are practical. Shaiva Agamas (like the Kamika, Karanagama, and Suprabhedagama), Vaishnava Pancharatra Agamas, and Shakta Agamas each have their own Pratishtha protocols.
Karanagama and Kamikagama translations by South Indian Archakar associations.