- [upavācam] ''s.'' A fast comprising abstinence from food and drink, and in some cases, also from venery, from the use of a matrass or mat, &c. when sleeping, and even from sleep. It is connected with the observance of religious duties: some fasts are continued for nine days in suc cession with only a little water, milk or fruit occasionally taken, உணவொழிக்கை. 2. A fire-altar, ஓமபீடம். Wils. p. 158. UPA VASA.
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