Definition of "havan" [havan]

• A ritual in which offerings of food etc. are burnt in order to bring good luck on a special occasion (noun)

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• "The happy couple circled the fire - contained in a small box called a "havan" - several times while vowing their devotion to each other."
• "September 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Come Sep 27 and there will be an Indian style 'havan' ritual led by Indian yoga guru Swami Ramdev in Scotland."
• "Though they requested police to let them hold the 'havan' ceremony outside D-5, but the police denied them permission citing law and order grounds."