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Definition of nanda devi
nanda devi
• noun
1
The second-highest mountain in India and the highest entirely within the country's borders, located in the Garhwal Himalayas region of Uttarakhand.
2
A manifestation of the Hindu goddess Parvati, revered as the patron deity of the Garhwal and Kumaon regions in the Indian Himalayas.
Example
"Local villagers undertake an arduous high-altitude pilgrimage every twelve years to honor the goddess Nanda Devi."
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nanda devi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nanda-devi