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Baisakh

Baisakh

9.9
The second month of the Hindu calendar that falls around April and May
  • noun
  • Indian
: Baisakh
  • The festival of Vaisakhi is celebrated during Baisakh every year in northern India.

Examples

  • The first day of Baisakh is known as Pohela Boishakh.

  • According to the Hindu calendar, his birthday falls in Baisakh.

  • Many farmers begin sowing their crops at the start of Baisakh.

  • Many festivals are celebrated in Baisakh.

  • According to the Hindu calendar, his birthday falls in Baisakh.

  • Many farmers begin sowing their crops at the start of Baisakh.

  • The festival of Vaisakhi is celebrated during Baisakh every year in northern India.

Synonyms

Vaisakha
vsBaisakh
  • Indian
9.9

A month in the Hindu calendar that falls in April or May

is the same month but written with an alternate spelling

Surface Forms

Baisakh singular
Baisakhs plural

Etymology

Baisakh comes from the old Sanskrit month name Vaisakha, and it marks the time around 'April–May' when farmers start sowing crops in South Asia. That's why Baisakh today means the Hindu month when the spring festival Vaisakhi and other seasonal events happen.