Margashirsha month 2024: Margashirsha, the ninth month of the Hindu calendar, has begun. It is also called the month of Agrahayan or Aghaan. This month is considered the most sacred in Hindu scriptures. Regarding this, God has said in Geeta: “In months, I will be Margashirsha.” Satyayuga is considered to begin from this month. This month is considered the best for chanting, penance and meditation. Bathing in sacred rivers this month is considered especially fruitful. This time the month of Margashirsha will last from November 16 to December 15. Let us tell you about the major fasting festivals that will be celebrated this month.
How beneficial is the month of Margashirsha?
Auspicious activities are especially fruitful in this month. In this month, worshiping Lord Krishna and bathing in holy rivers is especially auspicious. The blessing for children is obtained very easily. Additionally, the element nectar is also obtained from the moon. The results of doing bhajans and kirtan in this month will surely be verified.
Fasts and festivals in the month of Margashirsha
November 16, 2024 (Saturday) – Scorpio Sankranti
November 18, 2024 (Monday) – Ganadheep Sankashti Chaturthi
November 21, 2024 (Thursday) – Guru Pushya Yoga
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday) – Utpana Ekadashi
November 28, 2024 (Thursday) – Pradosh Vrat (Krishna)
November 29, 2024 (Friday) – Masik Shivratri
December 1, 2024 (Sunday) – Margashirsha Amavasya
December 5, 2024 (Thursday) – Vinayak Chaturthi
December 6, 2024 (Friday) – Vivah Panchami
December 11, 2024 (Wednesday) – Mokshada Ekadashi, Geeta Jayanti
December 13, 2024 (Friday) – Pradosh Vrat (Shukla), Anang Trayodashi
December 14, 2024 (Saturday) – Dattatreya Jayanti
December 15, 2024 (Sunday) – Dhanu Sankranti, Margashirsha Purnima Vrat, Annapurna Jayanti
What things should be taken into account this month?
Oil massage is very good this month. The consumption of fatty foods should start from this month. Cumin should not be consumed in this. The use of thick clothing should be started. Evening worship must be held. It is best to recite Geeta daily. Worship Lord Krishna as much as possible. If you have the opportunity to bathe in a sacred river, do it.
