188 Glossary
Vaishnavajana Vaishnavas, a sect of Hinduism
vanara monkey
varna bodily substance, philosophy of caste
vidyapeeth university
Vijayadashami 10th day of the light half of the month Asvin, and the festival
celebrating the victory of Ram over Ravana held on that day
waqf Muslim endowment board
yagna rites
zamindar landlord