Tija, Tijā: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Tija means something in Marathi, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Alternative spellings of this word include Teej.

Languages of India and abroad

Marathi-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

tijā (तिजा).—a (tṛtīya S through tīja) Third.

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tijā (तिजा).—m The feasting and jollity on the third day after the discharge of the ḍōlā or tābūta into the water. Among Muhammadans.

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tīja (तीज).—f (tṛtīyā S) The third day of the waxing or waning moon.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English

tijā (तिजा).—Several times, frequently.

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tijā (तिजा).—a Third.

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tijā (तिजा).—m The feasting on the third day of the tābūta, among Mahomedans.

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tīja (तीज).—f The third day of the waxing or waning moon.

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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Tīja (तीज) [Also spelled teej]:—(nf) the third day of the fortnight (in a lunar calendar); a festival held on the third day of the lunar fortnight in the month of [sāvana].

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