Marathi · Nature & Environment

चंद्र

chandra

Moon

Beginnernoun

Definition

The bright object in the night sky; chandoba of children's songs.

Example

आज पौर्णिमेचा चंद्र आहे.

Tonight is a full moon.

Etymology

'चंद्र' (chandra) is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'moon', often associated with beauty and serenity in literature and cultural discussions.

How & Where It’s Used

'चंद्र' is used in both written and spoken forms across formal and informal contexts and is common in poetic and romantic settings.

Literary Heritage

The moon is a recurring theme in Marathi poetry, notably in works like 'Chandramukha' by renowned poet Namdeo Dhasal.

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