a. [maṃgalāya hitaṃ ṣyañ] Auspi- cious, indicative of good fortune; S. 4. 4. lyaṃ 1 Auspiciousness, pros- perity, welfare, good fortune.

2 A blessing or benediction.

3 A festi- vity, festival, any auspicious rite.

4 An auspicious thing, amulet. Comp. mṛdaṃgaḥ a drum beaten on auspicious occasions; U. 6. 25.