Sharat

Sharat is a term of Indian origin that is used as a masculine given name and to refer to the autumn season in the Indian calendar. In Sanskrit, Sharad means autumn, and the word is used across several Indian languages with the same sense. As a seasonal concept, Sharad Ritu denotes the autumn period that follows the monsoon season (Varsha Ritu) and precedes the early winter (Hemanta). In the Gregorian calendar this period roughly spans September through November in many parts of northern India, though the exact timing can vary by region.

Culturally, Sharad is associated with harvest timing and pleasant weather. A major festival linked to this season is Sharad Purnima, observed on the full moon night of the Ashwin month and sometimes called Kojagiri Purnima in various regions.

As a given name, Sharat (also transliterated as Sharath or Sharad) is used in India and Nepal. Notable people with the name include Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay, a prominent Bengali novelist whose works are regarded as classics of modern Bengali literature. The name appears in various transliterations across the Indian subcontinent, reflecting regional pronunciation and script differences.