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garbhagriha

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The innermost sanctum of a temple, where the murti of the primary deity is found.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Hinduism, Jainism

Topics: Buddhism, lifestyle, religion

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sanctum sanctorum

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Transliteration of Sanskrit गर्भगृह (garbhagṛha).

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Ahirani: गाभारा (gābhārā) — Translations
  • Gujarati: ગભાર (gabhār) — Translations
  • Gujarati: ગભારો (gabhāro) — Translations
  • Hindi: गर्भगृह (garbhagŕh) — Translations
  • Marathi: गाभारा (gābhārā) — Translations
  • Tamil: கருவறை (karuvaṟai) — Translations
  • Tamil: கர்ப்பக்கிருகம் (karppakkirukam) — Translations
  • Telugu: గర్భగృహము (garbhagr̥hamu) — Translations
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