Margashirsha is the ninth month in the Hindu calendar, considered highly auspicious for Hindus. According to the scriptures "Masonam Margashirshoham" means that there is no other month as auspicious as Margashirsha.
Importance of Margashirsha month
This month has special significance in Hindu culture. According to scriptures, masonam margashirshoham meaning no other month is as auspicious as margashirsha, it is considered one of the most auspicious months.
In the month of Margashirsha, apart from Lakshmi, Lord Krishna is also worshiped.
Celebration of Margashirsha month
Margashirsha month is a holy month which is fully described in the scriptures. Those who fast on Ekadashi or Dwadashi are freed from all sins and the doors of heaven are opened for them. Chandrama is worshiped on Margashirsha Purnima. One of the main significance of Margashirsha month is to please the ancestors. The month of Margashirsha is auspicious for performing Tarpan and Pitra Puja for the peace and salvation of our ancestors. While fasting on Amavasya, devotees not only please deities like Indra, Shiva, Surya, Agni but also birds, animals and evils.
Margashirsha Month 2024
This year, the calculation of Margashirsha month is from 16th November to 15th December 2024.
Margashirsha Month 2024 Vrat, Festivals, Jayanti and Utsavs
16th Saturday November 2024 – Vrshchik Sankranti, Ishti
18th Monday November 2024 -
Ganadeep Sankashti Chaturthi
22nd Friday November 2024 –
Kalabhairav Jayanti
26th Tuesday November 2024 – Utpanna Ekadashi
28th Thursday November 2024 -
Pradosh Vrat
30th Saturday November 2024 - Darsh Amavasya
01st Sunday December 2024 – Anvadhan,
Margashish Amavasya
02nd Monday December 2024 - Ishti
03rd Tuesday December 2024 - Chandra Darshan
06th Friday December 2024 -
Vivah Panchami
07th Saturday December 2024 -
Champa Shashthi
08th Sunday December 2024 - Bhanu Saptami
11th Wednesday December 2024 -
Geeta Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadashi
13th Friday December 2024 - Pradosh Vrat
14th Saturday December 2024 -
Dattatreya Jayanti
15th Sunday December 2024 –
Margashirsha Purnima, Anvadhan