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Jyaistha

Jyaistha

9.9
The third month in the Hindu calendar that falls in May or June
  • noun
  • Indian
: Jyaistha
  • The full moon of Jyaistha marks several important religious observances.

Examples

  • Temperatures often peak in Jyaistha, making it one of the hottest months.

  • The festival is celebrated in Jyaistha every year.

  • In northern India, the festival was celebrated during Jyaistha each year.

  • Many people believe that Jyaistha brings good fortune.

  • In northern India, the festival was celebrated during Jyaistha each year.

  • Temperatures often peak in Jyaistha, making it one of the hottest months.

  • The full moon of Jyaistha marks several important religious observances.

Synonyms

Jeth
vsJyaistha
  • Indian
9.9

Third month of the Hindu calendar that falls in May and June

is the alternate form with the same meaning and time frame

Surface Forms

Jyaistha singular
Jyaisthas plural

Etymology

The word Jyaistha comes from the Sanskrit jyeshtha, which means 'eldest' or 'senior', someone older. That's why Jyaistha is the name of an important Hindu month that falls in May-June.