shraddha
[ shrah-duh ]
nounHinduism.
one of several funeral rites performed at intervals after a death.
Origin of shraddha
11780–90; <Sanskrit śrāddha, derivative of śraddhā faith
Words Nearby shraddha
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How to use shraddha in a sentence
shraddha, or Pinda, is an offering made to the manes of any deceased person, on an appointed day after his or her death.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II | Francis Augustus CoxHe who kindles the fire shall perform the Dospinda: but her own son, or nearest relations, must perform the shraddha.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II | Francis Augustus CoxDahon or burning (in which case the wife may die with him,) and the shraddha, or Pinda.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II | Francis Augustus CoxAnd so afterwards I go to Buddh Gaya, to make shraddha for the father of my children.'
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