a self-immolation by women when their husbands are killed in a war in order not to be sexually molested by the enemy soldiers (which was prevalent in Rajāstāna, in Western India in olden days).

the act of telling about (a product, service,) or disseminating some information, publicly, as through newspapers, radio, television, handbills, etc.; an advertising.

reverence shown by joining the both the palms and usu. slightly bending the head (as to a deity, a person, etc.); salutation; obeisance.

a request for help, restraint, etc.; a memorandum.

a self-immolation by women when their husbands are killed in a war in order not to be sexually molested by the enemy soldiers (which was prevalent in Rajāstāna, in Western India in olden days).

a particular mode in music .