- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:57 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Margazhi Pournami 2025 Date: Margazhi Pournami, a significant festival in the Tamil calendar, is celebrated with great fervour on the full moon day of the Margazhi month. This auspicious day marks the culmination of the Margazhi month, considered sacred for spiritual growth and enlightenment. As per Tamil tradition, Lord Shiva is believed to have danced on this day, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Devotees throng temples, particularly those dedicated to Lord Shiva, to offer prayers and worship. The festival is also associated with the commencement of the Tamil classical music season, with renowned musicians performing in various concerts and events. This year, Margazhi Pournami will be observed on 13th January 2025.
Margazhi Pournami 2025: Date And Time
- Margazhi Pournami 2025 Date: 13th January 2025
- Pournami Tithi Begins: 05:03 AM, 13th January 2025
- Pournami Tithi Ends: 03:56 AM, 14th January 2025
Margazhi Pournami 2025: Significance
Margazhi Pournami holds immense significance in the Tamil calendar, marking the full moon day of the Margazhi month. This sacred day is associated with Lord Shiva's cosmic dance, symbolising the victory of good over evil. As per Tamil tradition, devotees believe that Lord Shiva's dance on this day purifies the soul, bringing spiritual growth and enlightenment. The festival is celebrated with great fervour, with devotees thronging Shiva temples to offer prayers and worship.
Margazhi Pournami is a sacred full moon day that marks the end of the Tamil month of Margazhi. (Image Source: Canva)
Margazhi Pournami 2025: Rituals
Devotees begin the Margazhi Pournami celebrations by waking up early for a sacred bath, known as 'Theerth Snanam'. They bathe in holy rivers, temples, or even at home, using turmeric, sandalwood, and other auspicious ingredients. This ritual is believed to purify the body and soul, preparing them for the spiritual festivities ahead.
Following the sacred bath, devotees adorn themselves in traditional attire and visit Lord Shiva temples. They offer prayers, perform 'Abhishekam' (ritualistic bathing of the deity), and present offerings of fruits, flowers, and 'Naivedyam' (prasad). The temples are beautifully decorated with intricate 'Kolams' (rangoli designs), and the air is filled with the enchanting sounds of 'Nadaswaram' (traditional Tamil music).
As part of the festivities, devotees also participate in 'Girivalam' (circumambulation) around the Shiva temples. This ritual is believed to bring spiritual growth, prosperity, and good fortune. The celebrations conclude with the chanting of sacred mantras, 'Arati' (waving of lamps), and the distribution of 'Prasad' among devotees.
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