Temples & Legends Of Maharashtra
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Sevekari (Sevekari). . One who performs such service.

Shad-ripu (Sad-ripu). . The six enemies of man viz, love greed, lust, pride, jealousy and anger.

Shakini (Sakini). . A female Gana of Shiva.

Shakta (Sakta). . An Order devoted to the worship of Shakti. A person belonging to such an Order.

Shakti (Sakti). . The goddess as the ultimate principal underlies the world.

Shankh (Sakkha). . A conch.

Shejghar (Sejaghara). . Shej is a bed, from it, shejghar is a room housing the bed, bed-room.

Shesha (Sesa). . The divine cobra on whose hood rests the earth according to Hindu mythology.

Shraddha (Sraddha). . The memorial service for one’s parents or near relatives.
Shukla (Sukla). . Literally white, as applied to a fortnight it means the fortnight in which the moon is growing.

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