अग्न्याधान

Sanskrit

noun
Definitions
  • the placing of the fire on the altar ()
  • the ceremony of preparing the three sacred fires for oblation

Etymology

Compound from Sanskrit अग्नि (fire, Agni) + Sanskrit आधान (placing on, kindling).

Origin

Sanskrit

आधान

Gloss

placing on, kindling

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