mela
Americannoun
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a religious fair, especially one held in connection with a festival.
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a throng of people.
noun
Etymology
Origin of mela
1790–1800; < Hindi < Sanskrit melā assembly, company
Example Sentences
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Since the incident, authorities have stepped up security measures in the festival and have also banned vehicles from entering the mela grounds until 4 February.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2025
Over the weekend, groups of holy men arrived at the mela grounds in large noisy processions.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2025
Thus we're offered exemplary docs on Iraq, 10 years on, or eco-friendly homes, on oil in Ireland, or the special mela that takes place in India every 12 years.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 16, 2013
Every 12 years, when the moon and stars are aligned, this becomes the most auspicious spot in Hinduism, and there is a six-week-long festival, or mela, for the millions of pilgrims.
From Forbes ● Jan. 25, 2013
Unfortunately the mela is languishing for want of sufficient public support.
From The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal by Shib Chunder Bose
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