Sanskrit · noun · Everyday Life

Panghat

पनघट

said PAN-ghat

also written: panghaat

Meaning

The watering-place by a river or well where women gather to draw water; a stage of village romance.

Literally: pani (water) + ghat

Related words

A riverbank landing with steps; where women draw water and lovers meet.

A round earthen or metal water-pot carried on the hip or head from the well.