bhagwa

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noun

a Hindutvavadi, a supporter of Hindutva or Hindu nationalism.

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bhakt
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Meanings

nounbhagwa (plural bhagwas)

plural bhagwas

  1. derogatoryslangIndian politicsa Hindutvavadi, a supporter of Hindutva or Hindu nationalism.

    Synonyms: bhakt

  2. colloquialsaffron colored clothes worn by Hindu monks.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna Hindutvavadi, a supporter of Hindutva or Hindu nationalism.

Similar
bhakt
Also see
bhaktsanghi

Origin

Transliteration of Hindi भगवा (bhagvā, “saffron”). Saffron is a sacred colour in Hinduism. According to Hindu belief, it is the color of Sandhya (twilight) and Agni (Fire) which symbolises sacrifice, light, and quest of salvation. It was used in flag of Maratha Empire. Later in 1925, a variant of this flag was adopted by ultra-nationalist Hindtuva group Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh thus beginning its association with Hindu nationalism.

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APA

bhagwa. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bhagwa

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“bhagwa.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bhagwa. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bhagwa,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bhagwa.

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