pihar
पीहर
PEE-har
Maternal home or family in Hindi culture.
Meaning & usage
In Hindi culture, 'pihar' refers to the maternal home or the family of a woman. It is often used in the context of a married woman's relationship with her parental home, highlighting the significance of maternal ties and the customs surrounding visits to one's pihar, especially during festivals or family gatherings. The term reflects the cultural importance placed on maternal lineage and support systems.
In a sentence
During the festival, she returned to her pihar to celebrate with her family.
As seen in crosswords
pihar is a 5-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Maternal home or family in Hindi culture” (5)
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