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
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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
However, infections are being reported from the mela ground even before the start of the event.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2022
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
Prominent transgressors in this line are the Pundas, specially interested in the mela, who do all in their power to set the people against us.
From Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 by James Kennedy
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