- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 14 Dec 2024 02:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Margazhi Masam 2024: In the Tamil calendar, Margazhi Masam is a sacred month that holds great significance. Typically falling in December and January, this month is dedicated to spiritual growth, self-reflection, and devotion. It's an auspicious time for early morning prayers, meditation, and recitation of sacred texts like the Tiruppavai and Tiruvembavai. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, and many temples in Tamil Nadu celebrate special festivals and pujas during this time. This year, Margazhi Masam will begin on 15th December 2024.
Check out the start and end date, significance and rituals of this sacred Tamil month below:
Margazhi Masam 2024: Start And End Date
Margazhi Masam 2024 Start Date: 15th December 2024
Margazhi Masam 2024 End Date: 14th January 2025
Margazhi Masam 2024: Significance
Margazhi month is dedicated to spiritual growth, self-reflection, and devotion. It's an auspicious time for early morning prayers, meditation, and recitation of sacred texts like the Tiruppavai and Tiruvembavai. Many temples in Tamil Nadu celebrate special festivals and pujas during this time, attracting devotees from far and wide.
The spiritual significance of Margazhi month lies in its association with Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Devotees believe that worshipping these deities during this month brings immense blessings and spiritual growth. The early morning prayers and recitation of sacred texts are believed to purify the mind, body, and soul. By observing Margazhi month with devotion and discipline, believers seek to attain spiritual enlightenment and a deeper connection with the divine.
Margazhi Masam is a sacred month in the Tamil calendar, promoting spiritual growth and devotion. (Image Source: Canva)
Margazhi Masam 2024: Rituals
During Margazhi month, devotees wake up early in the morning, around 4-5 am, to perform special prayers and rituals. They take a holy bath, wear new clothes, and visit nearby temples to offer prayers and worship Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Many devotees also recite sacred texts like the Tiruppavai and Tiruvembavai, composed by the Alvars and Nayanmars.
In addition to temple visits and prayers, many families also perform special rituals at home. They decorate their homes with kolams, flowers, and other decorations, and offer special prayers and naivedyam to the deities. Many devotees also observe a strict vegetarian diet and fast on certain days during the month.
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