Oti Bharane
ओटी भरणे
OH-tee bha-RAH-nay
Oti Bharane (ओटी भरणे) is a Marathi-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional Maharashtrian ceremony for pregnant women. In crosswords it is the 10-letter answer OTI BHARANE (3,7).
Meaning & usage
Oti Bharane is a traditional ceremony in Maharashtra, India, performed during a woman's pregnancy. It involves offering a saree, coconut, and other items to the expectant mother, symbolizing blessings and good wishes for her and the unborn child. This ceremony is typically conducted by the woman's mother-in-law or elder female relatives.
In a sentence
During her seventh month of pregnancy, Meera's family organized an Oti Bharane ceremony to bless her and the baby.
Oti Bharane as a crossword answer
Oti Bharane is a 10-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Maharashtrian ceremony for pregnant women” (3,7)
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