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mahaprasad | महाप्रसाद

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23 May 2024
mahaprasad | महाप्रसाद
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Mahaprasad (Devanagari: महाप्रसाद​​; ISO 15919: mahāprasāda) refers to the sanctified remnants of a large feast offered to Hari or the Guru. These remnants are distributed to and consumed by the devotees.



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