Karttika (Noun)
Meaning
The eighth month of the Hindu calendar.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Karttika is the month of the year when Diwali is usually celebrated in many parts of India.
- During Karttika, people worship Lord Krishna with full devotion and observe several fasts and festivals.
- In some parts of the country, the beginning of Karttika is celebrated as Chhath Puja, an important festival for Sun worship.
- Many sacred pilgrimages and yatra are also organized in the month of Karttika for devotees.
- It is considered a holy month, hence Karttika holds a significant place in the Hindu calendar.