Glossary of some Hindi/Sanskrit words used on the site
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Hindi/Sanskrit | English |
|---|---|
Shani | Saturn |
Shukra | Venus |
Buddh | Mercury |
Guru | Jupiter |
Mangal | Mars |
Chandra | Moon |
Rahu | Rahu |
Ketu | Ketu |
Surya | Sun |
Kundali | Birth-chart |
7-anaaj (saat-anaaj) | 7 types of grains (like wheat, barley,etc..) |
Ghee | Clarified Butter |
Ajwain | Ansieed |
Hing/Heeng | Asafoetida |
Mukhya Graha | Main Planet |
Lagna | Ascendant |
Isht | Your personal deity based on your ascendant planet |
Chandan | Sandalwood |
Tilak | A spot of something - usually on the forehead |
Rudra-ahishek | A process in which a mixture ofmilk+yoghurt+pure sugar(khaand) are offered to Shivling in drops while saying "om rudraaye namaha" 108x |
Offer water to Sun or whoever else | Libation |
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