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What Does Shrine Mean?

Verb

  • To put something in a special place to show it is important.

Noun

  • A special place where people go to remember and show respect to someone important or holy.
  • A box or place that holds important things, like the bones of a holy person.
  • A place that is special because of its history or what happened there.

Shrine — Full Explanation

A shrine is a special place where people go to remember or pray to someone they love or admire, like a hero or a saint.

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Shrine Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
श्राइन (Shrine)

shrain

मंदिर (Mandir)

mandir

पूजा स्थल (Pooja Sthal)

pooja sthal

kannada
ಶ್ರೇಣಿಯ (Shrēṇiya)

Shreniya

ದೇವಾಲಯ (Dēvālaya)

Devalaya

ಪೂಜಾ ಸ್ಥಳ (Pūjā Sthala)

Pooja Sthala

bengali
শ্রাইন

shrain

মন্দির

mondir

পূজা ঘর

puja ghor

spanish
santuario en español

santuario

santuario en español

santuario

templo en español

templo

Shrine in Sentences

  • A shrine is a special place to remember someone.
  • People visit a shrine to say a prayer.
  • Some shrines have flowers and candles.
  • A shrine can be in a park or a temple.
  • We can learn about different shrines around the world.

📖 Shrine Story for Kids

Mira's Magical Adventure

In a little village, there was a magical shrine hidden behind tall trees. It sparkled in the sunlight, and everyone said it was a place where wishes came true!

One sunny day, a curious girl named Mira decided to explore. She tiptoed through the bushes and found the shrine, decorated with colorful flowers and shiny stones.

Mira closed her eyes and made a wish for a new friend. Suddenly, a little bird landed beside her! It chirped happily, and just like that, Mira found a friend in the most unexpected place.

Remember!

Sometimes magic is just around the corner!

Frequently Asked Questions About Shrine

What does 'shrine' mean?
A shrine is a special place where people go to remember or honor someone important, like a saint or a hero.
How do you pronounce 'shrine'?
You say 'shrine' like this: sh-ryne.
What is the origin of the word 'shrine'?
The word 'shrine' comes from an old word that means a place where something special is kept.
What is the meaning of 'shrine' in Hindi?
The word 'shrine' in Hindi is 'तीर्थ' (Tīrtha).
What is the meaning of 'shrine' in Kannada?
The word 'shrine' in Kannada is 'ಪೂಜಾ ಸ್ಥಳ' (Pūjā Sthaḷa).

Facts & Quotes About Shrine

Fact: A shrine is a special place where people go to remember or honor someone or something important.
Proverb: A place of peace is a place of power. (This means that calm places help us think and feel better.)
Quote: "The greatest gift of life is friendship." - Hubert H. Humphrey