upavāsa | उपवास | upavAsa
upa-vāsa | उप-वास | m. (n., L.) a fast, fasting (as a religious act comprising abstinence from all sensual gratification, from perfumes, flowers, unguents, ornaments, betel, music, dancing &c.), Gaut.; ĀśvGṛ.; Mn. ii, 183
xi, 195; 212; Yājñ. iii, 190; MBh. &c.
abstinence from food &c. in general, Suśr.; R.; Pañcat. &c.
kindling a sacred fire
a fire altar, W.
xi, 195; 212; Yājñ. iii, 190; MBh. &c.
abstinence from food &c. in general, Suśr.; R.; Pañcat. &c.
kindling a sacred fire
a fire altar, W.