Dhunuchi
ধুনুচি
Dhoo-NOO-chee
Dhunuchi (ধুনুচি) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional incense burner used in Bengali rituals. In crosswords it is the 8-letter answer DHUNUCHI (8).
Meaning & usage
The dhunuchi is a traditional incense burner used in various Bengali religious ceremonies, particularly during Durga Puja. It is typically made of clay or metal and is filled with a mixture of fragrant powders and coconut husk, which is lit to produce aromatic smoke. The dhunuchi is often waved in rhythm during devotional songs, symbolizing the offering of prayers to the deities.
In a sentence
During the Durga Puja, the dhunuchi was an essential part of the rituals, filling the air with its sweet fragrance.
Dhunuchi as a crossword answer
Dhunuchi is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional incense burner used in Bengali rituals” (8)
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