Kartik
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Definition
Noun: - The eighth month of the Hindu calendar: Kartik is the name of a specific month in the lunisolar Hindu calendar, typically falling between October and November in the Gregorian calendar. It is considered an auspicious month for religious observances.
Usage
- Kartik is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific time period within the Hindu calendrical system.
- It is often mentioned in religious contexts, festival announcements, and traditional scheduling.
Examples
- Noun:
- The festival of Diwali usually falls in the month of Kartik.
- Devotees take a holy bath every morning during Kartik.
Advanced Usage
- "Kartik Purnima": Refers to the full moon day in the month of Kartik, which is a major holy day.
- Pilgrims gather at the river for the sacred bath on Kartik Purnima.
Variants and Related Words
- Kartika: An alternative transliteration spelling for the same month.
- Karthikai: The Tamil name for this month.
Synonyms
- Hindu month: A general term, though not specific. Kartik is a specific instance of a Hindu month.
Notes on Meaning
- This word refers exclusively to the calendrical month. It is not commonly used as a personal name in this specific transliterated form, though the related form "Kartik" or "Karthik" is a common given name in India, derived from the same source. As a dictionary entry for the month, its primary meaning is calendrical.
Noun
- the eighth month of the Hindu calendar