Abhishekam (ritual bathing of Shiva Lingam)
GPTKB entity
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:ritual
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Vaishnavism
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| gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
gptkb:Lord_Shiva
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Abhishekam (ritual bathing of Shiva Lingam)
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| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Sanskrit
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| gptkbp:meaning |
anointing
|
| gptkbp:origin |
Sanskrit literature
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| gptkbp:performedAt |
gptkb:Maha_Shivaratri
gptkb:Hindu_temple gptkb:Pradosham Hindu temples Mondays |
| gptkbp:performedBy |
priests
devotees |
| gptkbp:performedWith |
gptkb:milk
gptkb:sugar gptkb:water flowers fruit juices coconut water curd ghee sandalwood paste ash (vibhuti) |
| gptkbp:purpose |
purification
seeking blessings devotional offering |
| gptkbp:scripture |
gptkb:Linga_Purana
gptkb:Shiva_Purana |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
spiritual cleansing
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Pradosham
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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