Definition

Noun: - The seventh month of the Hindu calendar: Asvina is the name of a specific month in the lunisolar Hindu calendar system. It typically corresponds to parts of September and October in the Gregorian calendar.

Usage

• Asvina is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific time period within the Hindu calendrical year.
• It is often mentioned in religious and cultural contexts related to Hindu festivals and observances.

Examples

• The festival of Navaratri begins in the month of Asvina.
• Many important Hindu holidays fall during Asvina.

Advanced Usage

• In Asvina: Used to indicate an event occurring within this month.
  • The temple celebrates its main festival in Asvina.

Variants and Related Words

• Ashvin: An alternative transliteration for the same month.
• Ashvina: Another common spelling variant.

Synonyms

• Ashwin: A direct synonym, representing the same month.
• Kartika: The name of the Hindu month that follows Asvina; not a synonym but a related temporal term.

Noun

1. the seventh month of the Hindu calendar