Meaning of
jashn-e-charagaan
जश्न-ए-चरागां • جشن چراغاں
English
festival of lights; celebration of illumination
Hindi
दीपों का उत्सव; प्रकाश का जश्न
Urdu
چراغوں کا جشن; روشنی کی تقریب
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
chalkar shajar ye shahar men sabko bataiye
dil bhar ke raks keejie mehfil sajaaiye
maazi ki saari dil se mitaakar qudooratein
sab milke saath jashn-e-charaagaan manaaiye
0
mehfil men teri yuñ hi rahe jashn-e-charaagaan
aankhoñ men hi ye raat guzar jaa.e to achha
37
har ghar diyon se hi humeen mehfil sajaate hain chalo
jashn-e-charaagaan bhi sabhi milke manaate hain chalo
2
chalkar shajar ye shahar men sabko bataiye
dil bhar ke raks keejie mehfil sajaaiye
maazi ki saari dil se mitaakar qudooratein
sab milke saath jashn-e-charaagaan manaaiye
0
mehfil men teri yuñ hi rahe jashn-e-charaagaan
aankhoñ men hi ye raat guzar jaa.e to achha
37
Nuance
Jashn-e-charagaan evokes the imagery of a night illuminated by countless lights, symbolizing joy and celebration. In poetry, it often represents the triumph of light over darkness, a metaphor for hope and renewal.
Poetic Usage
Poets use jashn-e-charagaan to depict scenes of vibrant celebration. It is a motif for joy, unity, and the collective spirit of festivity. The word brings to life the warmth and glow of communal gatherings.
Closing Insight
Jashn-e-charagaan embodies the spirit of celebration, a luminous reminder of joy and togetherness.