Dictionary/स्वयंवर
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स्वयंवर

svaynvar

Definitions

Noun

a ceremony where a woman chooses her husband

an ancient Indian practice where a princess or woman of noble birth selects her groom from assembled suitors(self) + (husband, groom); famous examples include Sita's and Draupadi's in the epics; now used loosely for matchmaking shows or events

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