English Meaning of lagnaghatika

Meaning of 'lagnaghatika'

f (S) pop. lagnaghataka f The hour or juncture declared in the Jyotish-shastra to be auspicious for the commencement of the main ceremony in the celebration of a lagna or munja (marriage or thread-investiture). 2 The time-measuring cup as placed in water to fill or complete a period at the completion of which the parties in a marriage are to be joined: also the period thus determined and brought round. 3 fig. Any critical moment or juncture.

Meaning of लग्नघटिका

f (S) pop. लग्नघटका f The hour or juncture declared in the Jyotish-shástra to be auspicious for the commencement of the main ceremony in the celebration of a लग्न or मुंज (marriage or thread-investiture). 2 The time-measuring cup as placed in water to fill or complete a period at the completion of which the parties in a marriage are to be joined: also the period thus determined and brought round. 3 fig. Any critical moment or juncture.

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