Anumarana
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anumarana is a noun meaning (Hinduism, historical) The ancient Indian practice of voluntary death by self-immolation by Hindu widows after the death of the husband.
Meaning
(Hinduism, historical) The ancient Indian practice of voluntary death by self-immolation by Hindu widows after the death of the husband.
Word Forms
- anugamana
Synonyms for anumarana
Depending on context, synonyms include sati, suttee.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anugamana, samana, upanayana, panigrahana, oppari, niyoga.
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