mahaH [ mah-GaYarTe ka ] 1 A festival, festive occasion; baMDutAhfdayakOmudImahaH Māl. 9. 21 ; U. 6. 40 ; sa Kalu dUragatopyativartate mahamasAviti baMDutayoditEH ( pb ) Śi. 6. 19 ; madanamahaM Ratn. 1. 2 An offer ing, a sacrifice. 3 A buffalo. 4 Light, lustre; cf. mahas also.