پرتشٹھا

ूितƵा pratishṭhā, s.f. Standing still, resting, remaining in; resting-place, site, foundation; fixity, constitution, strength; a high or honourable position, dignity, rank, high authority; celebrity, fame, notoriety; installation, inauguration; the consecration of a temple, or a monument or image, in honour of a deity; the setting up of an idol; the endowment of a temple; portioning a daughter; the performance of rights or ceremonies for the completion of a vow; accomplishment, completion; a metre of four lines of four syllables each; a variety of the Gāyatrīmetre (consisting of three lines of eight, seven, and six syllables respectively):—pratishṭhākarnā, v.t. To instal, inaugurate; to set up (an idol); to consecrate (a temple), etc.:—pratishṭhā-vastra, s.m. A robe of honour.