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ghanta

ghanta noun: a type of bell, usually constructed of brass, used in Hindu rituals.

Noun

ghanta (plural ghantas)

  1. A type of bell, usually constructed of brass, used in Hindu rituals.
    • The abhisheka of the ghanta, or bell, is the fourth abhisheka of the vase. Presenting the student with the ghanta signifies that he is not only concerned with personal realization but is also willing to proclaim the teachings for the benefit of others.1991, Chögyam Trungpa, The Heart of the Buddha, Shambhala Publications, page 123
    • The ghantas are hand bells and represent the wisdom the practitioner is attempting to cultivate.2002, Bradley K. Hawkins, The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Buddhism, page 111

Forms of ghanta

pluralghantas

Origin of ghanta

Borrowed from Hindi घंटा (ghaṇṭā).

Questions about ghanta

What does ghanta mean?
Ghanta means a type of bell, usually constructed of brass, used in Hindu rituals.
What part of speech is ghanta?
Ghanta is a noun.
What is the plural of ghanta?
The plural of ghanta is ghantas.

Words near ghanta in the dictionary

  1. ghani
  2. ghanis
  3. Ghannam
  4. Ghannams
  5. Ghans
  6. ghanta
  7. ghantas
  8. ghar soap
  9. ghar soaps
  10. Ghar Wapsi
  11. gharana

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