Bhadon
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Definition
Noun: - The sixth month of the Hindu calendar: Bhadon is a specific month in the traditional Hindu lunisolar calendar, corresponding roughly to the period from mid-August to mid-September in the Gregorian calendar.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The festival is scheduled for the middle of Bhadon.
- Farmers anticipate the monsoon rains during Bhadon.
Advanced Usage
- "In the month of Bhadon": Used to specify an event occurring within this calendar month.
- The temple celebrates its annual fair in the month of Bhadon.
Variants and Related Words
- Bhadrapada: This is the Sanskrit name for the same month, often used interchangeably in religious and astrological contexts.
- Hindu calendar month: A general term for any of the months in this calendar system, such as Chaitra, Vaisakha, or Kartika.
Synonyms
- Bhadrapada: The Sanskrit equivalent.
- Sixth Hindu month: A descriptive synonym.
Notes on Meaning
This word refers exclusively to a timekeeping unit within a specific cultural and religious system. It does not have meanings outside of this calendrical context. Its timing relative to the Gregorian calendar varies slightly from year to year.
Noun
- the sixth month of the Hindu calendar