ನೀವಾಳಿ

ಅಲರ್ ನಿಘಂಟು (ವಿ. ಕೃಷ್ಣ)

1. 1.
   noun

   a waving before a person, of small quantities of salt, dried pods of red-chilli, rice, water coloured with saffron, etc. (for removing, driving out evil look, bad spirit, etc.).

2. 2.
   noun

   any of the things (as salt, rice, etc.) used in waving so 3. a votive lamp waved before a deity.

3. 3.
   noun

   a device for holding votive lamps while waving.

4. 4.
   noun

   a present given to a king of person of rank, as an expression of one's appreciation, submission, etc.