English Meaning of ghatasthapana

Meaning of 'ghatasthapana'

f or ghatasthapana n (S) The rite of placing a vessel (generally of earth) filled with water, having a mango-sprig, a cocoanut, or a plantain over its mouth, and the red-lead mark called Yantra on its fore part, upon asvinasuddhapratipada, in the ceremonies of navaratra and upon numerous other occasions. Into this ghata as a temple the entrance of devi is supplicated.

Meaning of घटस्थापना

f or घटस्थापन n (S) The rite of placing a vessel (generally of earth) filled with water, having a mango-sprig, a cocoanut, or a plantain over its mouth, and the red-lead mark called Yantra on its fore part, upon आश्विनशुद्धप्रतिपदा, in the ceremonies of नवरात्र and upon numerous other occasions. Into this घट as a temple the entrance of देवी is supplicated.

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