Marathi · Nature & Environment
chandra
Moon
The bright object in the night sky; chandoba of children's songs.
आज पौर्णिमेचा चंद्र आहे.
Tonight is a full moon.
'चंद्र' (chandra) is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'moon', often associated with beauty and serenity in literature and cultural discussions.
'चंद्र' is used in both written and spoken forms across formal and informal contexts and is common in poetic and romantic settings.
The moon is a recurring theme in Marathi poetry, notably in works like 'Chandramukha' by renowned poet Namdeo Dhasal.