Word Meaning
चराग़ाँ
charāghāñ
hinoun
Meaning
Illumination, festive display of lamps, or brightly lit.
Detailed Meaning
Derived from the Persian plural for lamps, it denotes festive illumination or dazzling brilliance. In classical ghazal poetry, it metaphorically signifies an assembly, heart, or wound lit up with beauty, celebration, or pain. In this couplet, it describes the gathering made radiant and vibrant by the glow and fervor of wine cups.
Etymology
Persian (plural of چراغ charāgh, lamp).
Usage
Frequently paired with 'करना' or 'होना' to depict the radiant brightening of a festive gathering or suffering heart.
Examples
The dark night turned into an illumination of memories.
The assembly was set aglow with vibrant wine-cups.
Synonyms
रोशनजगमगदीपमाला
Related Words
चराग़बज़्मरौशनी