Definition

Proper noun A specific month in the Hindu calendar system. Magh is the eleventh month in this lunisolar calendar. In the widely used Gregorian calendar, the period of Magh typically corresponds to parts of January and February.

Usage

• Magh is a proper noun used specifically to name this Hindu calendar month. It is often capitalized.
• It is used in religious, cultural, and agricultural contexts within Hindu communities.
• Example: "The festival of Maghi is celebrated on the first day of the month of Magh."
• Example: "In the Hindu calendar, Magh follows the month of Pausha and precedes Phalguna."

Advanced Usage

• Magh Mela: Refers to an annual Hindu festival and pilgrimage that takes place during this month, particularly at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers in Prayagraj, India.
  • Example: "Thousands of devotees take a holy dip during the Magh Mela."

Variants and Related Words

• Magha: An alternative spelling for the same month.
• Maghi: Refers to the first day of the month of Magh, which is observed as a festival.

Different Meanings

This word, as a proper noun, refers specifically to the Hindu calendar month. It does not have other common meanings in general English usage.

Synonyms

There is no direct single-word synonym in English. It can be described as: * The eleventh Hindu month * (The period) corresponding to mid-January to mid-February

Related Idioms or Phrases

• In the month of Magh: A phrase used to specify the timing of an event within the Hindu calendar.
  • Example: "The pilgrimage is traditionally undertaken in the month of Magh."

Noun

1. the eleventh month of the Hindu calendar; corresponds to January in the Gregorian calendar