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shraddha meaning in Sanskrit

श्राद्ध śrāddha

UK/ˈʃɹɑːdə/

shraddha in Sanskrit: श्राद्ध (śrāddha). In English, shraddha means a Hindu ceremony performed in commemoration of one's deceased relatives, especially a parent.

Sanskrit words for shraddha

Hindu ceremony in commemoration of deceased relatives
श्राद्ध śrāddha

English meaning of shraddha

  1. noun A Hindu ceremony performed in commemoration of one's deceased relatives, especially a parent.

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Questions about shraddha in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of shraddha in Sanskrit?
Shraddha in Sanskrit is श्राद्ध (śrāddha).
shraddha इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Shraddha: श्राद्ध (śrāddha).
What does shraddha mean in English?
Shraddha means a Hindu ceremony performed in commemoration of one's deceased relatives, especially a parent.

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