Definition

Noun: - The ninth month of the Hindu calendar: Margasivsa is a specific month in the traditional Hindu lunisolar calendar.

Usage Notes

• "Margasivsa" is a proper noun referring to a named period in a specific cultural and religious calendar system. It is typically used in contexts discussing Hindu festivals, astrology, or the timing of religious observances.
• The spelling "Margasivsa" is a transliteration. Alternative transliterations, such as Margashirsha or Agrahayana, are more commonly encountered in English texts.

Examples

• The festival of lights, Diwali, sometimes falls in the month of Margasivsa.
• According to the Hindu calendar, Margasivsa is considered an auspicious month for spiritual practices.

Advanced Usage

• The month is named after the Mrighashira (or Margashira) nakshatra (lunar mansion), which is prominent during this period.
• In the Gregorian calendar, Margasivsa typically overlaps with parts of November and December.

Variants and Related Words

• Margashirsha: The most common alternative transliteration for this month.
• Agrahayana: Another name for the same month in some regional calendars.
• Mārgashīrṣa: A more precise Sanskrit transliteration.

Synonyms

• Margashirsha
• Agrahayana

Cultural and Religious Context

• Margasivsa is considered a sacred month in Hinduism. Many devotees observe special prayers, fasting, and rituals during this time.
• It marks the beginning of the winter season in India and is associated with the harvest in some regions.

Noun

1. the ninth month of the Hindu calendar