Abhisheka
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌbɪˈʃeɪkə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abhisheka is a noun meaning (India) A ceremony involving ritual washing, cleansing or anointing.
Meaning
(India) A ceremony involving ritual washing, cleansing or anointing.
Example Sentences
I paid the head priest for the abhishekh and asked him if I could have some privacy for a few moments.
The origins os the abhisheka lay in Vedic ritual; it was an intricate procedure involving several baths and changes of vestments.
Word Forms
- abhishekas
- abhiseka
- abhishekha
- abhishekam
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ablution, unction, purifying, shradh, ointment, benediction.
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