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the period of first two months Caitra and Vaiśakha, of the Hindu lunar calendar; the spring season.
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(fig.) that which is giving joy or is delighting.
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red coloured water used to sprinkle on each other on festive occasions.
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(mus.) a musical mode in Karnāṭaka system (more popularly known as Vasanta) and in Hindūstāni system.