Margashira Masam 2009 – Margasira Month as per Telugu Calendar

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:

• Naga Panchami (Margashira masa Shasti) – November 21
• Subramanya Shasti – November 22
• Mitra Saptami – November 23
• Budhashtami – November 24
• Mokshada Ekadasi – November 28
• Geeta Jayanti – November 28
• Matsya Dwadasi or Akhanda Dwadashi – November 29
• Vasudeva Dwadasi – November 29
• Hanumath Vratham 2009 – November 30
• Pashana Cahturdashi – December 1
• Datta Jayanti 2009 – December 1
• Margashira Purnima 2009 – December 2
• Sankashti hara Chaturthi – December 5
• Kalabhairav Ashtami – December 9
• Vaikunta Ashtami – December 9
• Safala or Suphala Ekadashi – December 12
• Margasira Amavasya – December 16
• Dhanur Sankramanam – December 16

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.