Dipata: 1 definition

Introduction:

Dipata means something in Marathi. 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

dipata (दिपत).—f sometimes dipavata f (dīpa & vāta) A lamp composed of a wick set in clarified butter, placed before an idol upon certain occasions. If upon the occasion of one's cow or buffalo calving, then the clarified butter is made out of her milk. v lāva. With v dhara the term will signify The observance or rite of setting such a lamp before the idol.

context information

Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

Discover the meaning of dipata in the context of Marathi from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: