Prana Pratishtha

Prana pratishtha is the rite or ceremony by which a murti (devotional image of a deity) is consecrated in a Hindu temple, practiced in Hinduism and Jainism. The ritual involves detailed steps outlined in Vedic scriptures, reciting verses (mantras) to invite the deity to reside in the idol and is considered to infuse life into the temple and bring the numinous presence of divinity and spirituality. The term prana pratishtha is a compound Sanskrit term combining prana, meaning "life" or "vital energy," and pratishtha, meaning "to be established." In Hinduism, the ritual is rooted in ancient Vedic traditions and is significant for the understanding that God can be both intrinsic and transcendent, accessible through physical symbols. In Jainism, the ritual is symbolic of the ideal qualities of the Tirthankaras and emphasizes the principle of non-violence towards all life forms, focusing on mental and physical purity derived from non-violence.learn more on wikipedia