No. 982 in Hindi
amavasya
Amavasya: The new moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, marked by the absence of moonlight.
In a sentence
अमावस्या की रात अक्सर बहुत अंधेरी होती है।
The night of Amavasya is often very dark.
Here, 'amavasya' refers to the new moon night, emphasizing the darkness typically associated with this night in Hindi language contexts.
अमावस्या के दिन कई लोग पवित्र नदियों में स्नान करते हैं।
On the day of Amavasya, many people bathe in holy rivers.
In this sentence, 'amavasya' emphasizes the day itself, which holds cultural or religious significance.
कहते हैं कि अमावस्या की रात को भूत-प्रेत ज्यादा सक्रिय होते हैं।
It is said that on the night of Amavasya, ghosts and spirits are more active.
Here, 'amavasya' is used to highlight traditional beliefs or folklore associated with this particular night.
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