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English spellings of Indian and Hinglish words — with native script, pronunciation and meaning. Curated alongside the daily crossword.

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Aarohan

आरोहन

A musical ascent or progression.

music · Sanskrit

Agyaan

अज्ञान

Ignorance or lack of knowledge.

concept · Sanskrit

Ahimsa

अहिंसा

Non-violence or non-injury, an ethical principle in Hindu, Jain and Buddhist traditions.

concept · Sanskrit

Amrit

A mythical nectar granting immortality in Hindu mythology.

concept · Sanskrit

Ananya

अनन्या

Unique or unparalleled; often used as a name.

general · Sanskrit

Avatar

अवतार

Bodily descent or incarnation of a deity in Hindu thought.

concept · Sanskrit

Ayurved

आयुर्वेद

Ancient Indian system of medicine focused on holistic health.

concept · Sanskrit

Basant

A spring festival celebrated in various parts of India and Pakistan.

festival · Sanskrit

Betaal

बेताल

A mythical vampire-like creature from Indian folklore.

concept · Sanskrit

Bhakti

भक्ति

Loving devotion to a personal god — a major strand of Hindu religious practice.

concept · Sanskrit

Bharat

Indigenous Sanskrit name for India, used officially alongside "India".

geography · Sanskrit

Bhasm

Ash used in Hindu rituals and medicine.

concept · Sanskrit

Bhav

Emotional state or feeling in Indian aesthetics.

concept · Sanskrit

Bindi

बिंदी

Decorative mark or jewel worn on the forehead, traditionally by Hindu women.

general · Sanskrit

Brahma

ब्रह्मा

Hindu god of creation, part of the Trimurti.

religion · Sanskrit

Brahmastra

ब्रह्मास्त्र

A mythical weapon in Hindu mythology, said to be very powerful.

concept · Sanskrit

Chakli

A crispy, spiral-shaped Indian snack.

food · Sanskrit

Chanda

चन्दा

A term for moon or moonlight in various Indian languages.

general · Sanskrit

Churan

चूर्ण

A powdered mixture of spices and herbs used in Indian cuisine.

food · Sanskrit

Dand

A traditional Indian stick used in martial arts.

general · Sanskrit

Darshan

दर्शन

A spiritual viewing or sight of a deity or revered person.

concept · Sanskrit

Dharma

Moral and natural law — duty, righteousness, and the right way to live.

concept · Sanskrit

Dhoom ketu

धूमकेतु

A comet in Indian astronomy and mythology.

concept · Sanskrit

Dhoti

Traditional Indian men's garment — a long unstitched cloth wrapped around the waist and legs.

clothing · Sanskrit

Diwali

दिवाली

Hindu festival of lights celebrated across India and the South Asian diaspora.

festival · Sanskrit

Doshà

A term for faults or defects in various contexts.

concept · Sanskrit

Dussehra

दशहरा

Hindu festival marking Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana.

festival · Sanskrit

Ghee

Clarified butter — Indian cooking fat with a high smoke point and nutty flavour.

food · Sanskrit

Ghoda

घोड़ा

Horse in Hindi and other Indian languages.

general · Sanskrit

Grahan

ग्रहण

An eclipse, particularly of the sun or moon.

concept · Sanskrit

Grishm

ग्रीष्म

The summer season in the Hindu calendar.

concept · Sanskrit

Guru

Spiritual teacher, mentor or master in Indian religious tradition.

concept · Sanskrit

Gyan

ज्ञान

Knowledge or wisdom in Indian philosophy.

concept · Sanskrit

Hardik

A common Indian name meaning 'heartfelt' or 'sincere'.

general · Sanskrit

Holi

Hindu spring festival of colours marking the triumph of good over evil.

festival · Sanskrit

Jal

Water; essential for life and various cultural practices.

concept · Sanskrit

Janam

Birth or origin in Hindi and related languages.

general · Sanskrit

Janau

A sacred thread worn by Hindu males.

concept · Sanskrit

Jeev

Living being or organism.

concept · Sanskrit

Kala

Art or skill in Hindi and Sanskrit.

arts · Sanskrit

Kanha

कान्हा

A name for Lord Krishna, especially in his childhood.

religion · Sanskrit

Kanya

कन्या

A term for a young girl or daughter in Indian culture.

concept · Sanskrit

Karma

Action and its moral consequence — a foundational concept in Indian religions.

concept · Sanskrit

Kartikeya

कार्तिकेय

kaar-ti-KEY-ya

Hindu god of war and victory, son of Shiva and Parvati.

religion · Sanskrit

Kasht

Suffering or hardship.

concept · Sanskrit

Kavi

A poet or bard in Indian literature.

arts · Sanskrit

Kelsa

A traditional Indian ritual for a child's first haircut.

concept · Sanskrit

Khaja

A traditional Indian sweet pastry, often layered and flaky.

food · Sanskrit

Laddoo

लड्डू

A round, sweet Indian confection made from flour, sugar, and ghee.

food · Sanskrit

Lagan

A Hindu marriage ceremony or auspicious time.

religion · Sanskrit

Lakh

A unit of measurement equal to one hundred thousand.

general · Sanskrit

Ma durga

মা দুর্গা

A major Hindu goddess, symbolizing power and protection.

religion · Sanskrit

Maavelli

A mythical king celebrated during Onam festival.

festival · Sanskrit

Mahabharata

महाभारत

ma-ha-BHA-ra-ta

An ancient Indian epic about the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and Pandava princes.

arts · Sanskrit

Maharaj

महाराज

A title of respect for a king or great leader.

general · Sanskrit

Mahashay

महाशय

A respectful term for addressing a gentleman in Hindi.

general · Sanskrit

Mahatma

महात्मा

Great soul; a title for revered leaders.

concept · Sanskrit

Maithili

मैथिली

An Indo-Aryan language spoken in India and Nepal.

general · Sanskrit

Maitri

मैत्री

Friendship or amity in Indian culture.

concept · Sanskrit

Mala

A garland or necklace made of flowers or beads.

clothing · Sanskrit

Manas

Mind or intellect in Sanskrit philosophy.

concept · Sanskrit

Mandir

मंदिर

A Hindu temple or place of worship.

religion · Sanskrit

Mangal

A term denoting auspiciousness or good fortune.

concept · Sanskrit

Manthan

Churning or deep contemplation.

concept · Sanskrit

Mantra

मंत्र

Sacred sound, syllable or phrase repeated to focus the mind or invoke power.

concept · Sanskrit

Maun

Silence or quietude, often in a spiritual context.

concept · Sanskrit

Maya

An illusion or the concept of illusion in Hindu philosophy.

concept · Sanskrit

Mithila

मिथिला

A cultural region in northern India and Nepal.

geography · Sanskrit

Naatak

A theatrical play or drama in Indian culture.

arts · Sanskrit

Namaste

नमस्ते

Traditional Indian greeting, performed with palms joined at the chest and a slight bow.

concept · Sanskrit

Natak

A play or drama, especially in Indian theatre.

arts · Sanskrit

Navratri

नवरात्रि

Nine-night Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga in her nine forms.

festival · Sanskrit

Nirvana

निर्वाण

Liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth in Buddhist and Hindu thought.

concept · Sanskrit

Niyam

A principle or rule of conduct.

concept · Sanskrit

Nupur

नुपुर

A traditional ankle ornament worn by women in India.

clothing · Sanskrit

Obhiman

অভিমান

A feeling of hurt or disappointment arising when affection, care, or expectations from a loved one are not met.

concept · Sanskrit

Paawan

Pure, sacred, or holy.

concept · Sanskrit

Panchayat

पंचायत

puhn-CHAH-yut

A village council in India for local governance.

concept · Sanskrit

Pardes

परदेस

A foreign land or abroad.

general · Sanskrit

Pardesi

परदेसी

A foreigner or someone from another country.

general · Sanskrit

Pathshala

पाठशाला

PAHT-shah-lah

A traditional school or place of learning in India.

general · Sanskrit

Patrika

पत्रिका

A letter, invitation, or newspaper in Hindi.

general · Sanskrit

Pind

A ball of rice offered to ancestors in Hindu rituals.

concept · Sanskrit

Pragati

प्रगति

Progress or advancement.

general · Sanskrit

Pujari

पुजारी

A Hindu temple priest responsible for performing rituals.

religion · Sanskrit

Pustak

पुस्तक

A book or volume.

general · Sanskrit

Raaga

A melodic framework in Indian classical music.

music · Sanskrit

Raja

A king or ruler in Indian culture.

general · Sanskrit

Raksha Bandhan

रक्षा बंधन

RUCK-shah BUN-dun

Hindu festival where sisters tie a protective thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists.

festival · Sanskrit

Ramayana

रामायण

rah-MAH-yuh-nuh

An ancient Indian epic narrating the life of Prince Rama.

literature · Sanskrit

Rangoli

A decorative art form using colored powders or flowers.

arts · Sanskrit

Rani

A title for a queen or female ruler in India.

general · Sanskrit

Ritu

A season in the Indian subcontinent, traditionally six in number.

concept · Sanskrit

Saawan

The fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar, associated with monsoon and festivals.

concept · Sanskrit

Samatvam

समत्वम्

Equanimity or balance in life and emotions.

concept · Sanskrit

Sangeet

संगीत

Traditional Indian music or musical performance.

music · Sanskrit

Sari

साड़ी

Draped Indian garment for women, a single length of cloth wrapped around the body.

clothing · Sanskrit

Sarod

A stringed musical instrument from India.

music · Sanskrit

Sasa

A rabbit, often used in Indian folklore and stories.

general · Sanskrit

Satya

Truth or reality in Indian philosophy.

concept · Sanskrit

Seth

A title for a wealthy merchant or businessman in India.

general · Sanskrit

Shakal

A term for form or shape in Sanskrit and Hindi.

concept · Sanskrit

Sharad

The autumn season in India, typically from mid-September to mid-November.

general · Sanskrit

Shiksha

शिक्षा

Education or instruction in Sanskrit.

concept · Sanskrit

Shishya

शिष्य

A disciple or student in Indian culture.

concept · Sanskrit

Shiva

A major deity in Hinduism, known as the destroyer and transformer.

religion · Sanskrit

Shoonya

शून्य

The concept of emptiness or void in philosophy.

concept · Sanskrit

Stri

स्त्री

Woman or female in Hindi and Sanskrit.

general · Sanskrit

Sutra

A concise rule or aphorism in Indian philosophy.

concept · Sanskrit

Swami

स्वामी

Master, especially monk or religious teacher who has mastery over mind n senses

Honorific · Sanskrit

Swarg

स्वर्ग

Heaven or paradise in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology.

concept · Sanskrit

Swarn

स्वर्ण

Gold or golden, often used in names and titles.

general · Sanskrit

Taal

A rhythmic pattern in Indian classical music.

music · Sanskrit

Tara

A goddess in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, symbolizing compassion and protection.

religion · Sanskrit

Tathastu

तथास्तु

tuh-THAAS-too

A blessing or affirmation meaning 'so be it'In Hindu scriptures and mythology, it is a phrase uttered by deities, sages, or holy men to signify that a devotee's prayer or wish has been granted.

concept · Sanskrit

Teeka

A mark or symbol on the forehead, often used in religious or cultural contexts.

concept · Sanskrit

Tulsi

तुलसी

Holy basil revered in Hinduism.

concept · Sanskrit

Vaada

A promise or agreement.

concept · Sanskrit

Vishnu

विष्णु

A principal deity in Hinduism, known as the preserver.

religion · Sanskrit

Vivaad

विवाद

A disagreement or dispute.

general · Sanskrit

Vrat

A religious vow or fast observed in Hinduism.

religion · Sanskrit

Yama

Hindu god of death and justice.

religion · Sanskrit

Yantra

यन्त्र

A mystical diagram used in Hindu and Buddhist rituals.

concept · Sanskrit

Yoga

Indian system of physical, mental and spiritual disciplines aimed at union of self with the divine.

concept · Sanskrit