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adytum meaning in Sanskrit

पुरी purī

/ˈadɪtəm/US/ˈædətəm/

adytum in Sanskrit: पुरी (purī). In English, adytum means the innermost sanctuary or shrine in a temple, from where oracles were given.

Sanskrit words for adytum

innermost sanctuary or shrine in an ancient temple
पुरी purī

English meaning of adytum

  1. noun The innermost sanctuary or shrine in a temple, from where oracles were given.
  2. noun A private chamber; a sanctum.

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Questions about adytum in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of adytum in Sanskrit?
Adytum in Sanskrit is पुरी (purī).
adytum इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Adytum: पुरी (purī).
What does adytum mean in English?
Adytum means the innermost sanctuary or shrine in a temple, from where oracles were given.

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