In south Asia: a religious ceremony, a ceremonial offering to a god; an act of private or public worship.

A Hindu ceremony in honour and for the benefit of a deceased relative, at which water and food are offered; the offerings thus made.

The action of walking clockwise round a person or deity as a mark of respect.

The ritual first shaving of a boy's head, usually performed when he is between one and three years old. Frequently attributive in mundan ceremony.

In various religious and philosophical traditions originating in India: the action or ritual of moving clockwise round an object of devotion as an…

A ritual burning of offerings such as grains and ghee, which is held to mark births, marriages, and other special occasions.