lying or situated near.

he who lives very close by, chiefly, the Supreme soul that is close to every individual soul.

the reproduction or the sexual organs (either of a man or woman); the genital organ.

the organ of generation of a man or woman (usu. of the latter).

worshipped; adored.

service; attendance upon (a deity).

worshipping; adoration.

= ಉಪಾಸ್ತಿ.

the act of fasting.

he who observes fasting as a religious vow.

a woman fasting while observing a holy day or as a religious vow.