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a waving before a person, of small quantities of salt, dried pods of red-chilli, rice, water coloured with saffron, etc. (for removing, driving out evil look, bad spirit, etc.).
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any of the things used in waving so (as salt, rice, etc.) 3. a votive lamp waved before a deity.
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a device for holding votive lamps while waving.
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a present given to a king of person of rank, as an expression of one's appreciation, submission, etc.