A newly sculpted or purchased idol is, in ritual terms, an unconsecrated object until Prana Pratishtha is performed. The ceremony is what makes a home shrine, temple sanctum, or new installation ready for regular worship — it's a one-time foundational ceremony, not a recurring pooja.
The ceremony draws on specific Vedic and Agama mantras appropriate to the deity being installed, along with a homam (fire ritual), panchamrutham abhishekam, and an elaborate naivedyam. The exact sequence and mantras vary depending on the deity and the tradition (Vaishnava, Shaiva, Shakta) being followed — this is confirmed directly with the purohit based on the specific idol.
The installation site should be finalized and cleaned well in advance, ideally with the idol's placement, orientation, and surrounding space confirmed with the purohit beforehand. Larger installations may require a preliminary site visit to plan the ceremony and confirm an auspicious muhurtham.
Yes — it's performed once when a deity is newly installed. Regular worship afterward follows normal daily/periodic pooja, not repeated installation ceremonies.
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