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the period (approx.) from 12.20 p.m. to 1.10 pm believed to be the right time for giving oblations to the Manes.
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the time of day from noon to evening; afternoon.
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the hollow formed by both palms put together facing upward and the central portion slightly depressed.
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defilement or stoppage of a sacrifice in the middle.
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the grass Desmostachya tripinnata of Poaceae family; Kuśa grass.
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a kindof musical instrument.
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a man belonging to Brāhmaṇa caste.
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the sun.
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fire.
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a person entertained at the home of another; a guest.
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an ox; a bull.
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a daughter's son.
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a sister's son.
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a small, hard seed or seedlike fruit, esp. that of any cereal plant, as wheat, rice, corn, rye, etc.; a grain.