Margashirsha Masam Festivals Dates in Telugu Calendar (November/December)
Margasira Masam is the 9th month in the Hindu calendar. The month got its name after Mrigasira Nakshatras/ star when coincides with the full moon day of the month. The month is also known as Agrahayana which is considered as the month of the equinox. The meaning of Agra is elder and that of Ayana is transition/ travel.
In Hindu Calendar, there are two methods to mark the lunar month. In one, lunar month is marked from Purnima to Purnima (known as Purnimanta calendar) and in other lunar month is marked from Amavasya to Amavasya (known as Amanta calendar).
Margasira Month in Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada calendar is similar to Telugu Calendar.
Margashirsha Masam Festivals:
Margashirsha Masam, also known as Agrahayana Masam, is the ninth month in the traditional Hindu lunar calendar. In 2025, Margashirsha Masam begins on November 21 and concludes on December 20. This month is considered auspicious, with several significant festivals and observances.
Key Festivals and Dates in Margashirsha Masam 2025:
- Gita Jayanti and Mokshada Ekadashi: December 1, 2025 (Monday). Gita Jayanti commemorates the day when Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. Mokshada Ekadashi is observed on the same day, and devotees observe fasting and engage in spiritual activities.
- Dattatreya Jayanti: December 4, 2025 (Thursday). This day celebrates the birth of Lord Dattatreya, considered an incarnation of the Holy Trinity — Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
- Margashirsha Purnima: December 4, 2025 (Thursday). The full moon day in Margashirsha Masam is considered highly auspicious for various religious rituals and charitable activities.
- Sankashti Chaturthi: December 7, 2025 (Sunday). A day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with fasting and prayers for the removal of obstacles.
- Pradosha Vrat (Shukla Paksha): December 2, 2025 (Tuesday). A significant fasting day dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed during the evening twilight.
- Pradosha Vrat (Krishna Paksha): December 17, 2025 (Wednesday). Another occasion to observe Pradosha Vrat, falling during the waning phase of the moon.
- Saphala Ekadashi: December 15, 2025 (Monday). Devotees observe fasting and prayers on this day, seeking success and prosperity.
- Dhanu Sankranti: December 16, 2025 (Tuesday). This marks the transition of the Sun into the Sagittarius (Dhanu) zodiac sign, considered auspicious for spiritual activities.
Please note that festival dates and timings can vary based on regional and local calendars. It’s advisable to consult local panchangams or authoritative sources for precise timings and observance details.
మార్గశిర మాసములో విశేష తిథులు:
పోలి స్వర్గం – Poli Swargam
సుబ్రహ్మణ్య షష్ఠి – Subrahmanya Sashti
మొక్షద ఏకాదశి – Mokshada Ekadashi
గీతా జయంతి – Geetha Jayanthi
మత్స్య ద్వాదశి – Matsya Dwadashi
ప్రదోష వ్రతం – Pradosha rata
దత్త జయంతి – Datta Jayanti
కోరల పూర్ణిమ – Korala Purnima
సంకష్ఠ హర చతుర్థి – Sankata Hara Chaturthi
అనఘాష్టమి – Anagastami Vratham
కాలభైరవాష్టమి – Kalabhairava Swamy
సఫల ఏకాదశి – Saphala Ekadashi
మహా శివరాత్రి – Maha Shivaratri
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