Chalis: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chalis means something in Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Ambiguity: Although Chalis has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Calisa.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChalis in Hindi refers in English to:—(a) forty; (nm) the number forty; ~[savam] fortieth; a ritual observed on the fortieth day after death; ~[sa] an aggregate of forty (verses, etc.); a ritual observed on the fortieth day after demise..—chalis (चालीस) is alternatively transliterated as Cālīsa.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryChalis is another spelling for चालीस [cālīsa].—n./adj. num. forty; 40;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Chalisu.
Ends with: Athchalis, Ekachalis, Unchalis.
Full-text: Calisa.
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Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gati found in Chau of Eastern India < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]