Ghat: meaning, definitions and examples
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ghat
[ ษกสt ]
geography term
A ghat is a series of steps leading down to a body of water, particularly in South Asia. These structures are often used for bathing, prayer, and religious ceremonies, especially along the banks of rivers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The pilgrims gathered at the ghat for their rituals.
- During festivals, the ghat is adorned with flowers and lights.
- The ghat was bustling with activity as people attended the evening aarti.
- Local residents often visit the ghat for morning prayers.
- Photographers captured the stunning sunrise at the famous ghat.
Translations
Translations of the word "ghat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ghat
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Ghat
๐ฎ๐ฉ ghat
๐บ๐ฆ ะณั ะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ ghat
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใผใ
๐ซ๐ท ghat
๐ช๐ธ ghat
๐น๐ท ghat
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุช
๐จ๐ฟ ghat
๐ธ๐ฐ ghat
๐จ๐ณ ghat
๐ธ๐ฎ ghat
๐ฎ๐ธ ghat
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณั ะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฐแแข
๐ฆ๐ฟ ghat
๐ฒ๐ฝ ghat
Etymology
The word 'ghat' originates from the Hindi word 'เคเคพเค', which refers to a stairway or steps leading down to a river. It has its roots in the Sanskrit word 'gฤtha', meaning a pathway or an approach. The concept of ghats is deeply ingrained in Indian culture, particularly in relation to the rituals surrounding rivers, which are considered sacred in Hinduism. Ghats are often elaborately built and are vital locations for spiritual activities, such as bathing away sins and performing last rites for the deceased. Over time, the term has been adopted into English to describe these culturally significant structures found primarily in India, particularly along the banks of the Ganges River and in other areas where water bodies are central to community life.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,500 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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