pichvai

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noun

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.

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Meanings

nounpichvai (plural pichvais)

plural pichvais · alternative pichhavai

  1. 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.

Origin

Literal meaning: "something at the back".

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APA

pichvai. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pichvai

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“pichvai.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pichvai. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pichvai,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pichvai.

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