Dictionary/अमावस्या
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अमावस्या

amaavasyaa

Definitions

Noun

new moon, no-moon night

the lunar phase when the moon is not visible; considered inauspicious in Hindu tradition for starting new ventures; opposite of (full moon); certain rituals and fasts are observed on this day

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