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词汇 mahurat
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Definition of mahurat in English:

mahurat

noun məˈhuːrət
Indian
  • 1An auspicious time for an enterprise to begin or for a ceremony to take place.

    〈印度〉(企业开业或仪式开始的)吉时

    the pandit selects the best mahurat for the wedding

    博学家为婚礼选定吉期。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A mahurat or auspicious time is chosen for the puja after matching the horoscopes of the prospective bride and groom.
    1. 1.1 An inauguration ceremony, especially one held to mark the start of the making of a film.
      就职典礼;开幕式(尤指电影开拍仪式)
      he eked out his income by conducting film mahurats, the ritual essential for all good beginnings
      Example sentencesExamples
      • But all in all, we have to say that this was one lackluster mahurat that we attended.
      • Again, there are a bevy of films whose mahurat took place some time back.
      • He is found dressed in a kurta-pyjama, be it at film mahurats or recording studios or even at home.

Origin

From Hindi mahūrat, from Sanskrit muhūrta 'a division of time' (approximately 48 minutes, one thirtieth of a day).

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