Shirahseka, Śiraḥseka: 1 definition
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Shirahseka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: eJournal of Indian Medicine: Memoirs of Vaidyas (3)Śiraḥseka otherwise called Dhārā is the process in which medicated oil, milk or buttermilk is poured in a continuous stream on the head, especially on the forehead in a specific manner.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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