The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (525 page)
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Chaupa
(Pañj
b
, ‘verse of four lines’). Sikh hymn; specifically, the Bent
Chaupa
or hymn of supplication, a composition of Gur
Gobind
Si
gh.
b, ‘verse of four lines’). Sikh hymn; specifically, the BentChaupaor hymn of supplication, a composition of GurGobindSi
gh.
Chaur(
)
.
).
Indian symbol of authority, now typically Sikh. A chaur
is a ceremonial whisk made of the tail hair of a white horse or yak embedded in a wooden or silver handle.
is a ceremonial whisk made of the tail hair of a white horse or yak embedded in a wooden or silver handle.Cheese Sunday
.
.
Amongst Greek Orthodox Christians, the last Sunday before
Lent
on which cheese and eggs may be eaten. It is also known as Forgiveness Sunday.
Lent
on which cheese and eggs may be eaten. It is also known as Forgiveness Sunday.
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