Chandigarh

English

Etymology

From 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): /ˌt͡ʃʌndɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/, /ˌt͡ʃɑːndɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/
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Proper noun

Chandigarh

  2. A city and union territory in northern India, located between Punjab and Haryana; the capital city of Haryana and Punjab.

Translations

See also

union territories of Indiaedit

Portuguese

Proper noun

Chandigarh f

  1. Chandigarh (a city and union territory in northern India, located between Punjab and Haryana; the capital city of Haryana and Punjab)
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