garbhagriha

Questions

What does garbhagriha mean?

The innermost sanctum of a temple, where the murti of the primary deity is found.

Where does garbhagriha come from?

Transliteration of Sanskrit गर्भगृह (garbhagṛha).

How to pronounce garbhagriha

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