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Apte Dictionary

V. S. Apte, The Practical Sanskrit–English Dictionary

निकुम्भिलाnikumbhilā1 A cave or grove at the western gate of Laṅkā.
1. 1 A cave or grove at the western gate of Laṅkā.
2. An image of Bhadrakālī on the west side of Laṅkā.
3. A place where oblations are offered; ध्रुवं स मोहयित्वाऽस्मान् पापोऽगच्छन्निकुम्भिलाम् Bk.17.25.
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