abhisheka [m](abhieka) S/ Sprinkling. Consecration of a person, divine image or thing with holy liquids. |
akam T/ That which is inner, inside, internal. |
alpa raja S/ Small king. The lowest-ranking king named in the Manasara. |
amaram T(?)/ Servants of the king whose duties were performed outside the palace compound (Waghorne 1994: p. 153). |
anta [r] (antar/ ) S/ Inside, inner part, end. |
antapura(m) T, S/ Inner town. The king's palace, the domestic quarters therein. |
aranmanai (aramanai) T/ A fortified house, palace. |
aranmanai uliya (aramanaiuliya) T/ Inner palace. Servants of the king whose duties were performed inside the palace compound. |
astra graha S/ 'The one who takes the bow'. The lowest-ranking king named in the Manasara. See also alpa raja. |
avatara (avatāra) S/ Descent. An incarnation of a god, particularly Vishnu. |
bahir S/ External, relating to the exterior. |
bahir salam/bahya salam (bahirśālam/bahya śālam) S/ Outer room, court, enclosure. The exterior area of the palace compound. The area of the palace which is not the antapuram. |
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