bʱən̪d̪aɾi

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a caste or community that traditionally supplies water for drinking, washing, etc., in India.

“The bhandari family has been providing water for the village for generations.”

2. noun

A person who carries or supplies water in a temple or other sacred place.

“The priests relied on the bhandari to bring water for the sacred rituals.”