Definition

Noun: 1. The second month of the Hindu calendar: Vaisakha is a month in the lunisolar Hindu calendar, typically corresponding to parts of April and May in the Gregorian calendar. It is considered an auspicious month associated with harvest festivals and important religious observances.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The festival of Baisakhi is celebrated in the month of Vaisakha.
  • Vaisakha is known for its hot weather in many parts of India.
  • Many Hindu rituals are scheduled during Vaisakha.

Advanced Usage

• "Vaisakha Purnima": Refers to the full moon day in the month of Vaisakha, which is a day of significant religious importance, particularly in Buddhism as it commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha.
  • Devotees gather at temples on Vaisakha Purnima.

Variants and Related Words

• Baisakhi (noun): A major harvest and religious festival celebrated in the Punjab region on the first day of Vaisakha.
  • Baisakhi marks the beginning of the solar new year and the harvest season.
• Vaishakha: An alternative spelling for Vaisakha.

Synonyms

• Month: A general term for any of the twelve divisions of the year. (Note: This is a general synonym, not specific to the Hindu calendar.)

Notes on Different Meanings

The word Vaisakha refers specifically to a named month in a particular calendar system. It does not have other common meanings in general English usage. Its significance is primarily cultural and religious.

Noun

1. the second month of the Hindu calendar