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Asvina

Asvina

9.9
The seventh month of the Hindu calendar, usually in September or October
  • noun
  • Indian
: Asvina
  • Many Hindu festivals are celebrated during Asvina, including Navaratri and Durga Puja.

Examples

  • In Asvina, many families perform rituals to honor their ancestors.

  • The fields were lush as the month of Asvina brought much-needed rains.

  • Her wedding was planned for Asvina, following family tradition.

  • The festival of lights is celebrated in Asvina.

  • Many Hindu festivals are celebrated during Asvina, including Navaratri and Durga Puja.

  • In Asvina, many families perform rituals to honor their ancestors.

  • The fields were lush as the month of Asvina brought much-needed rains.

Synonyms

Asin
vsAsvina
  • Indian
9.9

A month in the Hindu calendar that falls between September and October

has identical meaning but is an alternative spelling

Surface Forms

Asvina singular
Asvinas plural

Etymology

Asvina comes from an old Indian name Aśvina, which is also the name of the twin gods the Ashvins and of a bright star group called Ashvini. This month usually falls in September-October when those stars appear and many Hindu festivals happen, so Asvina became the name for that month.