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Margasivsa

Margasivsa

9.9
A Hindu month that falls in November and December when many festivals happen
  • noun
  • Indian
: Margasivsa
  • Many important Hindu festivals are celebrated during Margasivsa.

Examples

  • The weather in India during Margasivsa is usually cool and pleasant.

  • He planned his pilgrimage to coincide with Margasivsa.

  • The festival occurs in Margasivsa every year.

  • Many rituals are performed during Margasivsa.

  • Many important Hindu festivals are celebrated during Margasivsa.

  • The weather in India during Margasivsa is usually cool and pleasant.

  • He planned his pilgrimage to coincide with Margasivsa.

Synonyms

Aghan
vsMargasivsa
  • Indian
9.9

The ninth month of the Hindu calendar that falls in November and December

is the same month but known by a different traditional name

Surface Forms

Margasivsa singular
Margasivsas plural

Etymology

Margasivsa comes from the Sanskrit name Mrigashira, which means 'deer's head' and refers to a star group that looks like a deer's head. Because that star group appears in the sky at that time of year, Margasivsa became the name of the Hindu month that falls in November–December.