Asvina (Noun)
Meaning
The seventh month of the Hindu calendar.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The festival of Navaratri is celebrated during the month of Asvina in the Hindu calendar.
- Asvina is considered a sacred month in the Hindu calendar, especially for the worship of Goddess Durga.
- The Hindu calendar marks the beginning of Asvina with the sighting of the new moon.
- During Asvina, devotees fast and pray to the gods for their blessings and protection.
- The month of Asvina is also associated with the celebration of Dussehra, a significant Hindu festival.