Panchamrita / Panchamrit
Literal Meaning
Five nectars
Etymology & Sanskrit Root
Sanskrit 'pancha' (five) + 'amrita' (nectar): a ritual mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar used to bathe a deity's image.
Spiritual Insight & Context
After being poured over the deity, Panchamrita is typically distributed to worshippers as prasad, carrying the blessing of having touched the sacred image.