Murti | Wikipedia audio article
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Date: 2019-01-09

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00:01:46 1 Etymology and nomenclature
00:06:28 2 Types
00:08:08 3 Methods and manuals
00:14:03 4 Role in worship
00:17:06 5 Role in history
00:21:40 6 Significance
00:25:26 7 See also



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A murti (Sanskrit: मूर्ति, IAST: Mūrti; literally any form, embodiment or solid object) is an image, statue or idol of a deity or person in Indian culture. In Hindu temples, it is a symbolic icon. A Murti is itself not the god in Hinduism, but it is a shape, embodyment or manifestation or a deity. Murtis are also found in some nontheistic Jainism traditions, where they serve as symbols of revered persons inside Jain temples, and are worshipped in Murtipujaka rituals.A Murti is typically made by carving stone, wood working, metal casting or through pottery. Ancient era texts describing their proper proportions, positions and gestures include the Puranas, Agamas and Samhitas. The expressions in a Murti vary in diverse Hindu traditions, ranging from Ugra symbolism to express destruction, fear and violence (Durga, Kali), as well as Saumya symbolism to express joy, knowledge and harmony (Saraswati, Lakshmi). Saumya images are most common in Hindu temples. Other Murti forms found in Hinduism include the Linga.A Murti is an embodiment of the divine, the Ultimate Reality or Brahman to some Hindus. In religious context, they are found in Hindu temples or homes, where they may be treated as a beloved guest and serve as a participant of Puja rituals in Hinduism. In other occasions, it serves as the center of attention in annual festive processions and these are called Utsava Murti.Murti is sometimes referred to as murthi, or vigraha or pratima.