Haathekhori
হাতেখোরি
HAH-teh-kho-ree
Haathekhori (হাতেখোরি) is a Bengali-origin word used in Indian English, meaning bengali ceremony marking the start of learning to write. In crosswords it is the 11-letter answer HAATHEKHORI (11).
Meaning & usage
Haathekhori is a traditional Bengali ceremony that marks a child's first initiation into writing and learning. Typically held when a child is around five years old, it involves the child writing their first letters or words with the guidance of a teacher or elder. This ritual is celebrated with family and friends, symbolizing the importance of education and literacy in Bengali culture.
In a sentence
The family organized a beautiful haathekhori ceremony to celebrate their son's first steps into education.
Haathekhori as a crossword answer
Haathekhori is a 11-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Bengali ceremony marking the start of learning to write” (11)
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