Hindi · Public Speaking
उद्घाटन
udghaatan
Opening / Inauguration
Intermediatenoun · masculine
Definition
The formal opening of an event, speech, or institution.
Example
मुख्य अतिथि ने दीप जलाकर सम्मेलन का उद्घाटन किया।
The chief guest inaugurated the conference by lighting the lamp.
Cultural Note
Indian events traditionally open with the lighting of a brass lamp (deep prajwalan) rather than the cutting of a ribbon.