Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c12.548
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c12.548
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**Kattikā.**—Name of a constellation and also of a month (October to November), during which the full moon is near the constellation of Pleiades (*kattikā*). It is the last month of the rainy season.¹ The full-moon day of the month was observed as a festival and great rejoicings were held, particularly at night.²