tonsure meaning in Hindi

Examples

1. Xochipilli corresponds to the Tonsured Maize God among the Classic Mayas.
2. Borromeo received the tonsure when he was about twelve years old.
3. He was tonsured by vladyka Nicholas Yarushevich receiving new name Symeon.
4. Martha subsequently became a nun and Amator received the clerical tonsure.
5. He studied for the priesthood, and was tonsured in 1820.
6. As a young man, he received the tonsure in Bologna.
7. In early March 751 Childeric was dethroned by Pope Zachary and tonsured.
8. On 2 April 1892 he received the tonsure and the minor orders.
9. Copper was also a component in the razors for the tonsure ceremony.
10. However, some Hindus practice a tonsure ceremony for girls as well.

Meaning

1. shaving the crown of the head by priests or members of a monastic order
2. the shaved crown of a monk''s or priest''s head

1. shave the head of a newly inducted monk