Apayahastam, Apaya-hastam: 1 definition
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Apayahastam means something in Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconApayahastam (அபயஹஸ்தம்) [apaya-hastam] noun < abhaya +.
1. Right hand of an idol or great person raised in token of dispelling fear and assuring protection; அடைக்கலக்கை. [adaikkalakkai.]
2. Brittle cake of sandal containing the impression of the right hand of the idol and presented to worshippers in temples; கடவுளின் அபய முத் திரை பதிந்த சந்தன வில்லை. [kadavulin apaya muth thirai pathintha santhana villai.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Partial matches: Hastham, Apaya.
Full-text: Uttitankuli, Apayastam.
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