abhiseka

/əbhiˈsɛkə/ or /əbhiˈseɪkə/

Definitions

1. noun

a ritual in Hinduism and Buddhism where a person is anointed with sacred substances or consecrated with water, often to mark a special occasion or status

“The king underwent an elaborate abhiseka ceremony to mark his coronation.”

Synonyms

  • consecration
  • initiation

Antonyms

  • desecration
  • profanation