Abhiseka

Pronunciation: /əbˈhiːsəkə/

Definitions of abhiseka

noun a Hindu ritual of consecration or initiation, involving the pouring of water or other substances over an image or idol of a deity

Example Sentences

A1 Abhiseka is a traditional Hindu ritual.

A2 During the abhiseka ceremony, water is poured over the deity's idol.

B1 The abhiseka of the new king was attended by many dignitaries.

B2 The abhiseka ceremony is believed to purify and bless the recipient.

C1 The elaborate abhiseka ritual lasted for hours, involving various offerings and prayers.

C2 The abhiseka performed by the high priest was said to have miraculous effects on the community.

Examples of abhiseka in a Sentence

formal The abhiseka ceremony was conducted with great precision and reverence.

informal I heard they're planning a big abhiseka for the temple next week.

slang Let's crash the abhiseka and get blessed!

figurative The abhiseka of knowledge onto the students' minds was a beautiful sight to behold.

Grammatical Forms of abhiseka

• past tense: abhisekaed
• plural: abhisekas
• comparative: more abhiseka
• superlative: most abhiseka
• present tense: abhisekas
• future tense: will abhiseka
• perfect tense: have abhisekaed
• continuous tense: is abhisekaing
• singular: abhiseka
• positive degree: abhiseka
• infinitive: to abhiseka
• gerund: abhisekaing
• participle: abhisekaed

Origin and Evolution of abhiseka

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'abhiseka' originates from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-European language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Hindu and Buddhist rituals to refer to the ceremonial bathing or anointing of a deity or king as a mark of respect and purification. Over time, the term has come to be used more broadly to signify any kind of consecration or inauguration ceremony.