margasivsa

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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

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