Difference between revisions of "Cāmara"
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| − | # a large tuft of hair or feathers held together by a rod, used during ritual [[worship]] of a deity or any ceremonial occasion, which is held towards the deity or living person from both sides and swung in a fanning gesture. It is a symbol of authority and was used by kings and the priestly class. | + | # [[a]] large tuft of hair or feathers held together by a rod, used during ritual [[worship]] of [[a]] deity or any ceremonial occasion, which is held towards the deity or living person from both sides and swung in a fanning gesture. It is a symbol of authority and was used by kings and the priestly class. |
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Latest revision as of 18:59, 29 December 2013
By Jit Majumdar
Sometimes transliterated as: Camara, CAmara, Caamara
- tuft of hair; tail; fur
- yak’s tail; an army
- a large tuft of hair or feathers held together by a rod, used during ritual worship of a deity or any ceremonial occasion, which is held towards the deity or living person from both sides and swung in a fanning gesture. It is a symbol of authority and was used by kings and the priestly class.