# dandiya

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈdʌndi.ə/

## Definitions
1. A stick, representing a sword, used in the dandiya raas dance.
2. The music which accompanies this dance.

## Etymology
Shortened form of dandiya raas.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/dandiya