Chandigarh

Meaning

Proper Noun

• union territory in northern India (country), located between Punjab and Haryana.
• capital city Chandigarh (union territory) India (country); capital city Haryana,Punjab (state) India (country).

Origin

• Chandi + Garh. 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.