Temples & Legends Of Maharashtra
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Dindi (Dindi). . A group or party of bhajan singers accompanying the palanquins to Pandharpur.

Dipmala (Dipmala). . A column from which several brackets project to carry lamps.

Dwadashi (Dwadsi). . The Twelfth Day of every fortnight.

Dwarapala (Dwarapala). . A door –keeper.

Ekadashi (Ekadashi). . The eleventh day of every fortnight. It is important to the Varkari sect and they observe a fast on each Ekadashi.

Ekadashini (Ekadasini). . A religious rite wherein abhisheka is performed on a Shiva ling eleven times, the Rudra Samhita being recited along with each abhisheka.

Gada (Gada). . A mace.

Gana (Gana). . A follower of Shiva.

Gandharva (Gandharva). . A celetial being.

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