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Significance of Jyeshtha

Jyeshtha holds various significances across different traditions. In Jainism, it refers to a month in the Hindu lunar calendar notable for events related to the jiva and the Lord's attainment of emancipation. It also denotes an unmarried elder sister figure. In Vaishnavism, it is linked to a constellation associated with Scorpio. The Purana emphasizes its importance for religious observances, while Dharmashastra describes it as a Nakshatra tied to auspicious timings and the deity Indra. In historical contexts, it represents another goddess and the month for Upanayana rituals.1
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Synonyms: Senior, Elder, Superior

In Dutch: Jyeshtha; In German: Jyeshtha; In Spanish: Jyeshtha; In Swedish: Jyeshtha; In Malay: Jyeshtha; In Finnish: Jyeshta

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Hindu concept of 'Jyeshtha'

Jain concept of 'Jyeshtha'

The concept of Jyeshtha in local and regional sources