a service or favour done to another.

an implement, instrument, apparatus, etc. used as a means to do something or bring something about.

a royal contingent; attendants of a king.

an article, a set of articles, used in a religious service.

(dial.) any thing that is used during the service of a deity or a respectable person.

a bringing closer; a receiving; a reception.

commencement of reading of the Vedas after the performance of the preparatory rites.

the act of consecration of an animal intended to be immolated in a sacrifice.