chatra

Definitions

1. A district of Jharkhand, India.
2. Synonym of umbrella or parasol, particularly ritual or ceremonial forms.
   India

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Examples

“The so-called Chatra coins of the Guptas seem in all probability, to have⟳ been the issue⟳ of Chandragupta I to begin⟳ with... This variety apart from the noticeable distinction in the figure⟳ of the monarch and the umbrella bearer contains the obverse legend Chandragupta merely, with the reverse legend Vikramaditya.”

“CHATRA (UMBRELLA) In the Gupta period, Brahmins used a Chatra.”

“Chatra (I)—the seven worlds, white in colour, are one above the other umbrella-like... Chatra (II)—the white umbrella as insignia of royalty given to Kāmaśvara by Viṣṇu...”

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