In Sanskrit, a comet is called “धूमकेतु” (Dhumaketu). In other Indian languages, it is referred to as “धूमकेतु” in Hindi, “தூமகேது” (Thoomagethu) in Tamil, and “ধূমকেতু” (Dhumketu) in Bengali, reflecting its significance in Indian astronomy and mythology.

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