Gamdharva, Gaṃdharva: 1 definition

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Gamdharva 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Gandharv.

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[«previous next»] — Gamdharva in Hindi glossary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

1) Gaṃdharva (गंधर्व) [Also spelled gandharv]:—(nm) mythological community of celestial musicians; a caste of singers; -[vidyā] music; —[vivāha] one of the eight recognized types of marriages prescribed by the Hindu law-giver [manu], entailing mutual pledge between the lover and the beloved in the presence of respectable people.

2) Gāṃdharva (गांधर्व) [Also spelled gandharv]:—(a) pertaining to or related with the gandharv community or country.

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