Chandigarh
English
Etymology
Chandi + Garh. Chandi refers to a Hindu Goddess, the warrior avatar of Goddess Parvati, while Garh means "fort". The name is derived from Chandi Mandir, an ancient temple devoted to this goddess, near the city in Panchkula District.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌtʃʌndɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/, /ˌtʃɑːndɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/
Proper noun
Chandigarh
Translations
Chandigarh, India
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