Parasuram Jayanti is the birthday of Lord Parashurama. It is mainly observed on Akshaya Tritiya day but in Kerala and some other places it is also observed in Kerala month of Vrishchika masam (Margasira month). In 2009, Parasuram Jayanti date is December 3. The main purpose of the avatar of Lord Parashurama, the sixth incarnation of Vishnu, to make the earth free from the burden of cruel kshatriya kings by defeating the evilness of them as they neglected their regular duties as kings.
Parsu is a weapon like axe adopted by Lord Parasuram. Lord Parasuram was the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Parashuram was born in Satyu-Yuga and stayed alive till Mahabharata time (Dwapara Yuga). Some scriptures say that Lord Parashuram will stay alive until the Universe faces the Mahapralaya (deluge).
Margasira Masam utsavam at Kanakamahalakshmi temple in Vizag began on November 17, 2009. Celebrations and rituals are commenced throughout the month of Margasira at the temple. Festivities were started in the morning with panchamruta abhishekam to Goddess Kanaka Mahalakshmi and Sahasranama kumkuma puja. After that, Ksheerabhishekam (abhishekam with milk) was performed to the deity. Pujas were continued till the evening. Lalitha Sahasranamam and Annamayya krithis (sankirthanas) were recited in the morning.
Thousands of devotees thronged to the temple on the first day of Margasira masam. Temple is decorated with flower garlands and illuminated with lights. During the whole month of Margashira, Durga Saptashathi, Mahavidya homam, Lakshmi homam and Sri Chakra puja are conducted. On the last Thursday in the month, 10 December, 2009, Sahasraghatabhishekam would be performed.
Astalakshmi alankaram is the main attraction of Goddess Kanaka mahalakshmi during the Margashira month. On Thursdays during the month are considered highly auspicious. Grand arrangements are made for devotees to attend the events and get blessed by Goddess Kanaka Mahalakshmi.
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Margasira masam or Margashira month is the ninth month as per traditional Kannada calendar. In 2009, Margasira masam starts on November 17 and ends on December 16. Margasira month is considered as auspicious month for Kannada people as it is the favorite month for Lord Krishna.
The major festivals during Margasira month are Subramanya Shasti, Mokshada Ekadashi, Hanumath Vratham, Datta Jayanti and Dhanur Sankramana punyakalam. Subramanya Shasti, the sixth day in the month of Margasira, is celebrated with lot of gusto and devotion in Kukke Subramanya swamy temple, Karnataka.
Festivals and auspicious days during Margashira masam 2009:
- Subramanya Shasti – November 22
- Budhashtami – November 24
- Mokshada Ekadasi – November 28
- Geeta Jayanti – November 28
- Matsya Dwadasi or Akhanda Dwadashi – November 29
- Hanumad Vrata 2009 – November 30
- Datta Jayanti 2009 – December 1
- Margashira Purnima 2009 – December 2
- Sankashti hara Chaturthi – December 5
- Kalabhairav Ashtami – December 9
- Safala or Suphala Ekadashi – December 12
- Margasira Amavasya – December 16
- Dhanur Sankramanam – December 16
Margashira masam or Margasira month is the ninth month as per traditional Telugu calendar. In 2009, Margashira masam starts on November 17 and ends on December 16. Margashira month is considered as auspicious month for Telugu people as it is the favorite month for Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna himself says that he is the Margashiram. This month marks the beginning of Hemanta ruthu.
In North Coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh like Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam, observe Margashira Lakshmivarapu Nomu. Guruvar (Thursday) is called as Lakshmivaram in this region. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped during the Thursdays in the month of Margashirsha. Subramanya Shasti, Mokshada Ekadashi, Hanumath Vratham, Datta Jayanti and Dhanur Sankramana punyakalam are the major festivals during Margasira month.
Festivals and auspicious days during Margashira masam 2009:
It is to note that according to North Indian calendars, Margashirsha month in 2009 is started on November 3 and will end on December 2.
As per Gujarati, Marathi and Kannada calendars, Margashirsh month will start on November 17 and end on December 16 in 2009.
Subramanya Sashti is observed on Margashira Shashti in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In 2009, Margasira Subramanya Sashti date is November 22. Lord Subramanya, also known as Kumara, Skanda, Murugan or Shanmukha is worshipped during this festival. In Kukke Subramanya temple, Karnataka, Subramanya Sashti is observed with utmost enthusiasm and devotion. It is one of the major festivals celebrated in the month Margashira in South India.
In Skandagiri Subramanya temple located in Hyderabad, Subramanya sasti is an eye-catching event. Nagadevatas or Serpent Gods are also worshipped on this day. In fact, Subramanya swamy is worshipped in the form of five-hooded snake.
In Maharashtra, Margashira Sashti is celebrated as Champa Shashti (Chamba Sashti) to commemorate the victory of Khandoba over wicked demons.
