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

1. the eighth month of the Hindu calendar