adhivāsanam [vas-ṇic, or vās lyuṭ.] 1 Scenting with perfumes or odorous substances (saṃskāro gandhamālyādyaiḥ Ak.). -2 [vas-ṇic-lyuṭ] Preliminary consecration (pratiṣṭhā) of an image, its invocation and worship by suitable Mantras &c. before the commencement of a sacrifice; (yajñārambhātprāk devatādyāvāhanapūrvakaḥ pūjanādikarmabhedaḥ); Making a divinity assume its abode in an image.