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सोहागिन

noun

सोहागिन meaning in English

A newly married woman during the period of her first night or early days of marriage.

Detailed Explanation

A term used in Indian culture, particularly in North India, to refer to a bride during the 'Sohag' period. This period traditionally begins on the night of the wedding (the first night) and may extend to the first few days or weeks of marriage. It is a time associated with specific rituals, such as the application of henna (mehndi) and the wearing of red attire, symbolizing the transition into married life and the blessings of the husband's family.

📝 Cultural Context

The term is culturally specific to Hindu and some other Indian traditions. It carries connotations of auspiciousness and the beginning of a new domestic life. In modern usage, it is often used in a nostalgic or traditional context rather than as a daily descriptor.

उदाहरण वाक्य

सोहागिन ने रात भर मेहंदी लगाकर बैठ रही थी।
The newly married woman sat all night applying henna.
सोहागिन के लिए विशेष भोजन तैयार किया गया था।
Special food was prepared for the bride during her sohaag period.