Definition

Noun: 1. The first month of the Hindu lunar calendar: "Chait" (also commonly spelled Chaitra) is the name of the initial month in the traditional Hindu calendar. It typically corresponds to the period between mid-March and mid-April in the Gregorian calendar and marks the beginning of the new year in several regional Hindu calendars.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The festival of Navaratri begins in the month of Chait.
  • Many Hindu communities celebrate their new year on the first day of Chait.

Advanced Usage

• "Chaitra Navaratri": Refers to the nine-day festival of Navaratri that occurs in this month.
  • Devotees observe fasts during Chaitra Navaratri.

Variants and Related Words

• Chaitra (n): The more common full-form spelling of the month's name.
  • Chaitra is considered an auspicious month for new beginnings.

Synonyms

• Chaitra: The alternate and more frequently used name for the same month.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The word "chait" specifically refers to this calendrical month. It does not have other common meanings in English outside of this Hindu cultural and religious context.

Noun

1. the first Hindu calendar month (corresponding to March in the Gregorian calendar)