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PITAMBARA

Gender: Masculine

Usage: Indian, Hindu Mythology

Other Scripts: पीताम्बर (Sanskrit)

Means "yellow garments", derived from Sanskrit पीत (pita) "yellow" and अम्बर (ambara) "garment". This is another name of the Hindu gods Vishnu or Krishna, given to them because yellow clothing is traditionally worn at religious events.
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