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पुण्यगन्धा

noun

पुण्यगन्धा meaning in English

A fragrant flower associated with piety or virtue; specifically the lotus or a sacred flower.

Detailed Explanation

A compound word derived from 'punya' (merit, piety, virtue) and 'gandha' (fragrance, scent). It refers to a flower that is considered sacred or auspicious due to its association with spiritual merit. In Indian literary and religious contexts, it often refers to the lotus (padma) or other flowers offered in worship, symbolizing purity and divine fragrance.

📝 Cultural Context

This term is primarily used in literary, poetic, or religious Hindi contexts rather than in everyday colloquial speech. It emphasizes the spiritual or moral quality of the fragrance, not just the physical scent.

उदाहरण वाक्य

उसने पूजा के लिए पुण्यगन्धा फूल चुने।
She selected the fragrant, pious flowers for the worship.
मंदिर में पुण्यगन्धा की सुगंध फैली हुई थी।
The fragrance of the sacred flowers filled the temple.

पर्यायवाची शब्द

पुष्प कमल पवित्र फूल

विलोम शब्द

अशुभ फूल बदबूदार पदार्थ