Karttika
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Definition
Noun: - The eighth month of the Hindu calendar: Karttika is a month in the lunisolar Hindu calendar, typically falling between mid-October and mid-November in the Gregorian calendar. It is considered a sacred month for religious observances.
Usage
- As a proper noun for the month: The word is used to refer specifically to this period in the Hindu year.
- The festival of lights, Diwali, is celebrated in the month of Karttika.
- Many pilgrims take a holy bath in the Ganges during Karttika.
Advanced Usage
- Religious and cultural significance: Karttika is often associated with piety, fasting, and festivals. It is considered an auspicious time for prayers and rituals.
- Observing a fast during Karttika is believed to bring spiritual merit.
Variants and Related Words
- Kartik: A common alternate transliteration of the month's name from Sanskrit.
- The Kartik Purnima festival marks the full moon in this month.
- Kārtika: Another variant spelling found in scholarly texts.
Synonyms
- Hindu month: A general term, though not a direct synonym, as it does not specify which month.
- Month of festivals: A descriptive phrase sometimes used for Karttika due to the numerous celebrations within it.
Notes on Meaning
This word has a single, specific meaning as a proper noun denoting a time period. It does not have different meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it, as it is a culturally specific calendrical term.
Noun
- the eighth month of the Hindu calendar