Temples & Legends Of Maharashtra
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GLOSSARY

Jagrit (Jagria). . Literally, awake; meaning alive, watchful and active as far as applied to a deity.

Jata (Jata). . Locks of hair.

Jata-mukut. . A knot of hair wound on the

(Jata-mukuta). . head.

Jayanti (Jayanti). . Birthday.

Jnyana (Jnana). . Knowledge.

Kakad-arati (Kakada-arati) An arati sung to the accompaniment of a torch-Kakada.

Kalsh (Kalasa). . A water pot. A motif used in temple architecture, placed on the top of the Shikhar, resembling a water pot.

Kama (Kama). . Love.

Kamandalu (Kamanlalu). . A water pot. A motif used in temple architecture, placed on the top of the Shikhar, resembling a water pot.

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