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Literal meaning: "something at the back".
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: An Indian temple hanging consisting of cotton cloth painted with scenes from the life of the Hindu deity Lord Krishna (always blue), and used as a backdrop for his idol; also used decoratively in homes. Full definition →
Literal meaning: "something at the back".
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.