murti

British

/ ˈmuːrtɪ /

noun

Hinduism an image of a deity, which itself is considered divine once consecrated

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Etymology

Origin of murti

from Sanskrit, literally: embodiment

Example Sentences

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My heart still skips a beat when I catch sight of the murti, of God Residing, in the inner sanctum of a temple.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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