Oti Bharne
ओटी भरणे
OH-tee BHAR-nay
A traditional Maharashtrian ceremony for pregnant women.
Meaning & usage
Oti Bharne is a traditional ceremony in Maharashtra, India, performed for a pregnant woman, usually in the seventh month of pregnancy. It is a ritual where family and friends bless the expectant mother and offer her gifts, symbolizing support and good wishes for the upcoming birth. The ceremony is similar to a baby shower in Western cultures.
In a sentence
The family gathered to celebrate the Oti Bharne ceremony for the expectant mother.
As seen in crosswords
Oti Bharne is a 9-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Maharashtrian ceremony for pregnant women” (3,6)
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