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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kumbh
"कुम्भ मेला हर बार 12 साल में एक बार आयोजित होता है।"
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A sacred pot or pitcher, often associated with Hindu rituals and mythology.
"During the festival, devotees gather to bathe in the holy rivers, symbolizing purification and renewal." - 2
A major Hindu pilgrimage and festival held every 12 years at four locations in India, where millions gather to bathe in sacred rivers.
"The Kumbh Mela attracts millions of pilgrims from across the country and around the world."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Kumbh' originates from the Sanskrit word 'कुम्भ' (kumbha), meaning 'pot' or 'pitcher'. It has been used historically in Hindu texts to refer to a sacred pot that holds the nectar of immortality, symbolizing abundance and prosperity. The concept has evolved to represent the Kumbh Mela, a major pilgrimage and festival in Hinduism.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kumbh" is said worldwide
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Kumbh
Transliteration: Kumbh
"Le Kumbh Mela est un événement spirituel majeur en Inde."
Kumbh
Transliteration: Kumbh
"Das Kumbh Mela zieht Millionen von Pilgern an."
Kumbh
Transliteration: Kumbh
"Il Kumbh Mela è una celebrazione religiosa importante in India."
Kumbh
Transliteration: Kumbh
"El Kumbh Mela es un festival espiritual significativo en la India."
Kumbh
Transliteration: Kumbh
"O Kumbh Mela é um importante evento religioso na Índia."
कुम्भ
Transliteration: Kumbh
"कुम्भ मेला हर बार 12 साल में एक बार आयोजित होता है।"
库姆布
Transliteration: Kùmǔbù
"库姆布梅拉是印度的重要宗教节日。"
쿰브
Transliteration: Kumbeu
"쿰브 멜라는 인도의 중요한 종교 행사입니다."
クンブ
Transliteration: Kumbu
"クンブメーラはインドの重要な宗教祭りです。"
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