Chandigarh

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Etymology

From Chandi +‎ Garh. Chandi refers to a Hindu Goddess, the warrior avatar of Goddess Parvati, while Garh means "fort". The name is derived from Chandi Mandir, an ancient temple devoted to this goddess, near the city in Panchkula District.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌt͡ʃʌndɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/, /ˌt͡ʃɑːndɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/
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Proper noun

Chandigarh

  1. A union territory in northern India, located between Punjab and Haryana.
  2. The capital city of Chandigarh, India; capital city of Haryana and Punjab, India.

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Proper noun

Chandigarh f

  1. Chandigarh (a union territory in northern India)
  2. Chandigarh (the capital city of Chandigarh, India; capital city of Haryana and Punjab, India)
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