Asadha
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A month in the Hindu calendar that usually falls in June or July
- proper noun
- Indian
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Asadha
- In the Hindu calendar, Asadha usually corresponds to June or July.
Examples
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The festival takes place every year during Asadha in many parts of India.
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Many traditional rituals are performed throughout the month of Asadha.
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Asadha is important.
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Don't forget Asadha!
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In the Hindu calendar, Asadha usually corresponds to June or July.
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Many traditional rituals are performed throughout the month of Asadha.
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The festival takes place every year during Asadha in many parts of India.
Synonyms
9.9
The fourth month of the Hindu calendar that comes in June or July
is the same month but written with a different spelling
Surface Forms
Asadha main
Etymology
Asadha comes from the Sanskrit name Āṣāḍha, an old Indian name for this time of year. It falls in June or July and marks the start of the monsoon, so a helpful way to remember Asadha is to think of the 'month of rains'.
