Margashirsha Month 2025: Start And End Date; Check Significance And Rules To Follow During This Month

Margashirsha Month 2025: In the Sanatan tradition, each day, date, and month is associated with the worship, fasting, and other rituals of a particular deity. Devotees worship Lord Krishna in the month of Mrgashirsha, which comes after the Kartik Maas. However, along with Krishna, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and other deities in this month is also considered highly fruitful. Additionally, any auspicious deed performed during this month in the name of ancestors helps them attain salvation. This year, Margashirsha month is all set to begin on 6th November 2025, the day after Kartik Purnima.

Know all the important details regarding the start and end date, significance and rules to follow during this sacred Hindu month below:

Margashirsha Month 2025: Start And End Date

Below are the details regarding the start and end dates for Margashirsha Month 2025:

- Margashirsha Month 2025 Start Date: 6th November 2025, Thursday

- Margashirsha Month 2025 End Date: 4th December 2025, Thursday

Margashirsha Month 2025: Significance

The month of Margashirsha is considered to be the manifestation of Lord Krishna. The supreme Lord Shri Krishna himself stated in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita that he is the true form of Margashirsha among all the months. Worshipping Lord Krishna and chanting his mantras during this month fulfils desires and leads to salvation. Additionally, performing pujas and rituals during this month easily brings God's blessings. Devotees must also worship Tulsi Devi and Goddess Lakshmi during the sacred month of Margashirsha.

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Margashirsha Month is considered as the dearest month of Lord Shri Krishna. (Image Source: Freepik) 

Margashirsha Month 2025: Rules To Follow During This Month

- Devotees must read the sacred Shrimad Bhagavad Gita during the Margashirsha month to receive the blessings of Lord Krishna and attain salvation.

- Taking a sacred dip in the Yamuna River during the Margashirsha month brings the blessings of Lord Krishna.

- During puja in the month of Margashirsha, offer Tulsi leaves to Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu. Chant the mantra Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya.

- Observe the fast on both Ekadashi days of Margashirsha.

- It is highly auspicious to perform jagran, bhajans, and kirtans during the Margashirsha month. Donate fruits, food, grains, peacock feathers, conch, sandalwood, yellow cloth, Tulsi, etc., during this month to invite success and prosperity.

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- Devotees must abstain from consuming tamasic food items such as meat, eggs, non-vegetarian food, onion, garlic and masoor dal during the Margashirsha month to amass spiritual growth.

(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)