jatha
noun /ˈdʒɑːtə/
/ˈdʒɑːtə/
(Indian English)- a group of Sikhs who meet formally or march (= walk like soldiers) through the streets together carrying weapons, in order to celebrate a religious event or to protest against or support something
- A Sikh jatha went to the city to celebrate the birthday of the guru.
- an organized event in which a group of people walk through the streets together in order to celebrate something, spread a message, protest against something, etc.
- Residents organized a jatha to protest against the privatization of the water companies.
- A jatha was organized to celebrate World Peace Day.