Margashira Masam 2024 Dates

 

Margashira Masam is the ninth month in the Hindu traditional calendar.

Marghashira means the moon enters into Mrugashira Nakshatra.

Worshiping Lord Vishnu is highly auspicious this month.

Lord Sri Krishna also mentioned this month in the Bhagavat Gita.

Devotees observe Margashira Lakshmi vrat on all Thursdays.

Devotees observe river baths in sacred rivers.

Hemanth Ruth will start this month

This month has special Significance in the Vaishnava tradition.

Worshipping Goddess Tulasi in this month is considered highly auspicious.

Panchamrutha Abhishekam should be performed for lord Vishnu during the Ekadasi days.

Margashira Suddha Dwadashi is celebrated as Pushkarini Day in Tirumala. Observing a bath on this is considered auspicious.

Must read Vishnu Sahasranamam, and Surya Stotras during this month.


As per  Purnimant Calendars(North India), this month starts on  November 16 and concludes on December 15.


According to Amavasyant Calendars (South India), this month begins on December 02 and ends on December 30, 2024

For Telugu Click here


Festivals this month 
  • Vivah Panchami 
  • Gita Jayanthi
  • Mokshada Ekadashi
  • Dattatreya Jayanthi
  • Saphala Ekadashi
  • Hanuman Vratham
Next month in the Hindu Calendar is Pausha Month

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