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Ūnaviṃśati

From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

By M. A. Alwar


Ūnaviṃśati means one less than 20, that is number 19.

Gender[edit]

Ūnaviṃśati can be used in feminine form.

Textual Reference[edit]

Ūnaviṃśati has been mentioned in Amāvāsyā Prakaraṇa of Tithyāditattva:

“The cakes need to be placed in 19 orderly”.

References[edit]

  • Shabdakalpadrumah by Raja Radhakantdev, Varadaprasada Vasu, Haricarana Vasu