Margashirsha Maas 2024: Margashirsha is the ninth month of the Hindu calendar. It is also called the month of Agrahayana or Agahan. It is considered the holiest month in Hindu scriptures. It is said that Satyayuga is considered to begin from this month. Kashyap Rishi had composed Kashmir this month. This month is considered the best for chanting, penance and meditation. In this, bathing in sacred rivers is especially fruitful. The month of Margashirsha began on November 16, i.e. today.
What is the importance of the month of Margashirsha?
In Satyayuga, the gods began the year on the first date of Margashirsha. In the month of Margashirsha, definitely recite Vishnusahastra Naam, Bhagwat Geeta and Gajendramoksha. In this month, fill the conch with water from the sacred river. Then keep it in the place of worship. Balance the conch over the God while chanting the mantra. Sprinkling water full of conch on the walls of the house increases purification and brings peace to the house. Organizing festivals in this month is considered very auspicious. The moon should be worshiped on the full moon day of Margashirsha.
Benefits of 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. Furthermore, blessings related to children are very easily obtained. The element Amrit is also obtained from the moon. The results of doing Kirtan in this month will surely show.
What things should be kept in mind in the month of Margashirsha?
Oil massage is very good in this month. The consumption of fatty foods should start from this month. But cumin should not be consumed in this month. Starting this month you should also start wearing thick clothing. Night worship will be mandatory starting this month.
Do these remedies in the month of Margashirsha.
Recite Geeta daily in this month. Worship Lord Krishna as much as possible. Offer basil leaves to Kanha and accept them as prasad. Chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay” throughout the month. If you have the opportunity to bathe in a sacred river this month, definitely do it.
