balidāna | बलिदान | balidAna
bali—dāna | बलि—दान | n. the presentation of an offering to a deity (consisting of rice, milk, fruits &c. when presented to Viṣṇu, or of living victims when offered to Śiva or Durgā), Pur.
presentation of grain &c. to all creatures, Cat.
presentation of grain &c. to all creatures, Cat.