chhatra

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A form of chatra — Synonym of umbrella or parasol, particularly ritual or ceremonial forms.

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Meanings

nounchhatra (plural chhatras)

plural chhatras

  1. IndiaalternativeAlternative form of chatra.

    All the emblems of sovereignty including the chhatra were in place on Father's elephant and war was resumed.

    1997, Kiran Nagarkar, Cuckold, HarperCollins, published 2013, page 583
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    A gift of land is held to be complete in all its parts, when accompanied by a couch shell, a seat of honor, a chhatra, a good horse and a good carriage.

    1838, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Vol. 7, part 2

    Originally mounted on a circular drum was the dome or the hemispherical super structure crowned by a railed harmika and a chhatra.

    2008, A Satish Babu, Tourism Development in India, page 89
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