🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

Kshariya-Karna

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Kshariya-Karna

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Kshariya-Karna/kʃəˈrɪjə ˈkɑːrnə/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #2000 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"A família celebrou o Kshariya-Karna com grande entusiasmo."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional ritual in Hindu culture involving the ceremonial piercing of the ears of a child.

    "The family celebrated the Kshariya-Karna with great enthusiasm, inviting relatives and friends to witness the ceremony."
  2. 2

    A rite of passage in which a child's ears are pierced, often accompanied by specific prayers and blessings.

    "In many communities, the Kshariya-Karna is considered an important milestone in a child's life."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Kshariya-Karna' originates from Sanskrit, where 'Kshariya' refers to the act of cutting or severing, and 'Karna' means ear. This term has evolved in various Indian languages, particularly in Hindi, to denote a specific cultural or ritualistic practice involving the ears.

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