any thing that has venom (as a snake, esp.Ādi Śeṣa).

the period of first two months Caitra and Vaiśakha, of the Hindu lunar calendar; the spring season.

(fig.) that which is giving joy or is delighting.

red coloured water used to sprinkle on each other on festive occasions.

(mus.) a musical mode in Karnāṭaka system (more popularly known as Vasanta) and in Hindūstāni system.