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Caitra

Caitra

9.9
The first month of the Hindu calendar, usually March or April
  • noun
  • Indian
: Caitra
  • Holi is celebrated in the month of Caitra according to the Hindu calendar.

Examples

  • Many Hindu festivals are observed during Caitra, making it an important time of the year.

  • The weather in Caitra often marks the beginning of spring in many parts of India.

  • The festival begins in Caitra.

  • Many rituals are performed in Caitra.

  • Holi is celebrated in the month of Caitra according to the Hindu calendar.

  • Many Hindu festivals are observed during Caitra, making it an important time of the year.

  • The weather in Caitra often marks the beginning of spring in many parts of India.

Synonyms

Chait
vsCaitra
  • Indian
9.9

The first month in the Hindu calendar that usually falls in March

refers to the same first Hindu month but maps to March or April in the Gregorian calendar

Surface Forms

Caitra singular
Caitras plural

Etymology

Caitra comes from the Sanskrit name Chaitra, which was named after a bright star called Chitra. It is the Hindu month that marks the start of 'spring' in many places, around March and April, so thinking of Caitra as the lively spring month helps explain its meaning.