dipamu meaning in english

[Skt.] n. A lamp a light. dipamupettu dipamu-pettu. v. n. To light a lamp. Metaphorically, to sustain a man’s household. Also, to offer prayers for blessing on a benefactor: thus, tama padalaku dipamu pettukontanu. (Lit.) I will light a candle (in the chapel) to thy feet, i.e., I will offer thee worship of thankfulness. dipakamu…