Anointing in Malayalam
Anointing is അഭിഷേകം (abhishekam) in Malayalam, the ritual pouring or smearing performed on idols and on kings at their consecration. Temple notices about the daily rites use it. The word is widely recognised across Kerala's religious vocabulary.
Most common translation
Anointing, unction.
ക്ഷേത്രത്തിൽ രാവിലെ അഭിഷേകം നടന്നു.
kshethrathil raavile abhishekam nadannu.
The anointing took place at the temple in the morning.
All Malayalam words for “anointing”
- അഭിഷേകം (abhishekam) — Anointing, unction.
- ആലേപനം (aalepanam) — Anointing the body, smearing with ointment or cosmetics.
ആലേപനം (aalepanam) is anointing the body with ointment or cosmetics, a cosmetic or medicinal act rather than a sacred one.
Common questions
How do you say anointing in Malayalam?
അഭിഷേകം (abhishekam) for the ritual act.
Which word fits smearing ointment on the skin?
ആലേപനം (aalepanam), used of applying ointments or cosmetics.