Chandigarh

From Chandi +‎ Garh (derived from Hindi चंडी (caṇḍī) +‎ -गढ़ (-gaṛh)). Chandi refers to a Hindu Goddess, the warrior avatar of Goddess Parvati, while Garh means "fort". The name is derived from Chandi Mandir, an ancient temple devoted to this goddess, near the city in Panchkula District.

• (Indic, original) IPA^(key): /tʃəɳˈɖiɡəɽʱ/, [t͡ʃɐ̃ɳ.ɖiː.ɡɐɽʱ]

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• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˌt͡ʃʌndɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/, /ˌt͡ʃɑːndɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/

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Chandigarh

2. A city and union territory in northern India, located between Punjab and Haryana; the capital city of Haryana and Punjab.

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1. Chandigarh (a city and union territory in northern India, located between Punjab and Haryana; the capital city of Haryana and Punjab)