palli
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A building where people go to pray, like a church or mosque
- noun
- Indian
:
templo
- The villagers gathered at the palli every evening for prayers.
Examples
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During the festival, the palli was decorated with colorful lights and flowers.
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A new palli was built in the center of the town to serve the growing community.
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The local palli is beautifully decorated for the festival.
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Many villagers gather at the palli every Sunday.
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The villagers gathered at the palli every evening for prayers.
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A new palli was built in the center of the town to serve the growing community.
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During the festival, the palli was decorated with colorful lights and flowers.
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Etymology
Palli comes from South Indian languages such as Tamil and Sinhala, where the word named a small building used for prayer or worship, like a simple 'hut' or chapel. That's why palli today often means a local place of worship such as a church, mosque, or chapel.