avataraṇam1 Descending for bathing in water &c. gaṅgā˚, apsarastīrtha˚; descending; or alighting (in general), coming down; stanya˚. -2 An incarnation; see avatāra, -3 Crossing. -4 Sudden disappearance. -5 Steps or stairs leading to a river. -6 A holy bathing place (tīrtha). -7 Translating from one language into another. -8 Introduction. -9 An extract, a quotation. -maṅgalam A solemn reception.