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उदपान

noun

उदपान meaning in English

A source of water; a spring or well.

Detailed Explanation

A traditional term referring to a natural or artificial source of water, such as a spring, well, or reservoir. In classical and literary Hindi, it often denotes a place where water emerges from the earth, symbolizing life and purity. It is distinct from 'udpan' (which can mean a spring in the sense of a musical note or a sudden rise) and is specifically tied to hydrological features.

📝 Cultural Context

This word is more common in literary, poetic, or formal contexts than in everyday colloquial speech, where 'kuan' (well) or 'nadi' (river) might be used. It carries a connotation of natural abundance and sustenance.

उदाहरण वाक्य

वह गाँव एक प्राचीन उदपान के पास बसा है।
That village is situated near an ancient water spring.
गर्मी में उदपान का पानी सबसे ठंडा होता है।
The water from the spring is the coldest during the summer.