| Temples & Legends Of Assam |
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| Temples & Legends Of India |
GLOSSARY OF ASSAMESE VAISHNAVA TERMS |
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| Mahanta: Leader
of Satra; usually Sudra. Mahapurushiya: Sankaradeva's sect. Mahaprasad: Sacred offerings consisting of pulse, uncooked rice and fruit. Manikut: Shrine: small house attached to Namghar where sacred text is placed on thapana, or singhasana. Medhi, Raj-Medhi: Officers who periodically supervise the religious life of the disciples. Mekhela: Woman's lower garment. Namghar: Prayer-hall; used mostly in Upper Assam. ' Nam-kirtan: Community singing and praising of god. Pacani: Officer who collects tithes and contributions from disciples. Padasila: Foot-prints (of Sankaradeva and Madhavadeva). Pathak: Reciter of religious texts. Prasanga: Religious service; matins. Prasad: Sacred offering. |
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