English Meaning of adhivasana

Meaning of 'adhivasana'

n (S) A summoning and fixing of the presence of a divinity upon an image, a block &c. when he is wanted for any solemnity. 2 The placing of a new image into water, aksata &c., the day before the divinity is to be summoned to inhabit it. 3 fig. Fixing one's self in restraint at a person's door;--in order to enforce payment of a debt or compliance with some demand.

Meaning of अधिवासन

n (S) A summoning and fixing of the presence of a divinity upon an image, a block &c. when he is wanted for any solemnity. 2 The placing of a new image into water, अक्षत &c., the day before the divinity is to be summoned to inhabit it. 3 fig. Fixing one's self in restraint at a person's door;--in order to enforce payment of a debt or compliance with some demand.

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