Sanskrit dictionary (beta)

Every entry for a word in Apte, Monier-Williams, Macdonell and the Dhātupāṭha, with their abbreviations spelled out, and an analysis of its forms.

Results for अग्निष्टोम

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Monier Monier-Williams, A Sanskrit–English Dictionary

अग्निष्टोमagniṣṭomam. "praise of Agni अग्नि", N. of a protracted ceremony or sacrifice (forming one of the chief modifications…
1. masculine gender "praise of Agni अग्नि", Name of a protracted ceremony or sacrifice (forming one of the chief modifications, [संस्थास्] of the Jyotisht2oma ज्योतिष्टोम offered by one who is desirous of obtaining heaven; the performer is a Brahman ब्रह्मन् who maintains the sacred fire, the offering is the Soma सोम, the deities to whom, the offering is made are Indra इन्द्र etc., the number of priests required is 16, the ceremonies continue for five, days)
2. masculine gender a mantra or kalpa connected with the Agnisht2oma अग्निष्टोम Lexicographers
Source: Monier-Williams

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