yatra
noun /ˈjɑːtrɑː/
/ˈjɑːtrɑː/
(Indian English)- a line of people or vehicles that move along slowly as part of a ceremony or a journey to a holy place, usually carried out for religious reasons
- The pilgrims who undertake the yatra cover fifteen kilometres on foot to reach the holy temple.
- a tour by an official or members of a movement, etc.
- Party leaders are planning on embarking on their campaign yatras later in the year.