Syiwaratri

from sanskerta

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From sanskerta

Definition

A holy day of atonement in Hinduism

Etymology

Borrowed from the Sanskrit 'śivarātri', meaning 'night of Shiva'. This term refers to the Hindu religious festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, which was assimilated into Indonesian through the influence of Old Javanese literature and religious traditions.

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