Kariha, Kaṛhā: 2 definitions
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Kariha means something in Marathi. 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.
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Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarykaṛhā (कऱ्हा).—m (karaka S) In marriages. A pañcapātra or metal pot containing water, and having a cocoanut and a sprig of mango-leaves inserted in its mouth. It is borne in the hand of the sister or female friend respectively of the bride and bridegroom, whilst standing behind them. v ghē. 2 A waterpitcher with a raised hole as a short spout. 3 unc A kalaśa or water-vessel gen.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishkaṛhā (कऱ्हा).—m A metal pot containing water used in marriage.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
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Starts with: Karihada, Karihadakanguni, Karihadiva, Karihala, Karihambu, Karihamci, Karihari, Karihasta, Karihastahasta, Karihasu, Karihata, Karihatti, Karihavu, Karihaya, Karihayadivyaca Mana.
Full-text: Aqar karha, Karavali, Jabari.
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Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
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Shri Gaudiya Kanthahara (by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati)