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Margazhi masam or Margali masam or Margali maasa is the ninth month in traditional Tamil calendar. In 2025-2026, Margazhi month starts on 16 December 2025 and ends on 14 January 2026 (30 days).
Margali masam is one of the auspicious Tamil months. During the month, temples are opened in the early morning and special pujas are performed. A popular vratham called ‘Tiruvembaavai vratham’ | Pavai Nombu is observed during the month.
Arudra Darisanam, the day on which the Thiruvaadirai star in Tamil falls, is the most auspicious day in Margali masam. In Kerala, this festival is observed as Thiruvadira. During Thiruvadira festival, a special recipe called Thiruvadira Kali is offered to Lord Shiva. On Mukkodi Ekadasi day, Lord Vishnu is offered “Sorgavasal Thirappu”.
Margazhi or Margali masam is a corresponding month to Margashirsha or Margashira masam & Poush Month (Pushya masam) of other Hindu calendars. It also corresponds to the Bengali month of Agrahayan & Poush mash. According to Malayalam calendar, Margazhi Masam coincides with Dhanur Masam.
Important Festivals & Auspicious Days in Margazhi Masam 2025-2026
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 – Dhanu Sankranti
Tuesday, 30 December 2025 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
Wednesday, 31 December 2025 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
Saturday, 3 January 2026 – Paush Purnima
Tuesday, 6 January 2026 – Sakat Chauth
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Shattila Ekadashi
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Pongal
Wednesday, 14 January 2026 – Makara Sankranti, Uttarayan Festival
Margazhi masam 2025-2026 dates, Tithis, days, Nakshatrams..
16 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 1 – Theipirai Tithi
17 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 2 – Theipirai Tithi
18 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 3 – Theipirai Tithi
19 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 4 – Theipirai Tithi
20 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 5 – Valarpirai Tithi
21 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 6 – Valarpirai Tithi
22 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 7 – Valarpirai Tithi
23 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 8 – Valarpirai Tithi
24 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 9 – Valarpirai Tithi
25 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 10 – Valarpirai Tithi
26 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 11 – Valarpirai Tithi
27 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 12 – Valarpirai Tithi
28 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 13 – Valarpirai Tithi
29 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 14 – Valarpirai Tithi
30 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 15 – Valarpirai Tithi
31 December 2025 – Margazhi Masam, Day 16 – Valarpirai Tithi
1 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 17 – Valarpirai Tithi
2 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 18 – Valarpirai Tithi
3 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 19 – Valarpirai Tithi
4 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 20 – Theipirai Tithi
5 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 21 – Theipirai Tithi
6 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 22 – Theipirai Tithi
7 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 23 – Theipirai Tithi
8 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 24 – Theipirai Tithi
9 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 25 – Theipirai Tithi
10 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 26 – Theipirai Tithi
11 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 27 – Theipirai Tithi
12 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 28 – Theipirai Tithi
13 January 2026 – Margazhi Masam, Day 29 – Theipirai Tithi
Margazhi Masam 2024-25
16 December 2024 – Margazhi 1, Thingal, Titittuvam – Theipirai Tithi
17 December 2024 – Margazhi 2, Chevvai, Tritiya – Theipirai Tithi
18 December 2024 – Margazhi 3, Budhan, Chathurthi – Theipirai Tithi
19 December 2024 – Margazhi 4, Vyalan, Panchami – Theipirai Tithi
20 December 2024 – Margazhi 5, Velli, Shashti – Theipirai Tithi
21 December 2024 – Margazhi 6, Sani, Atithi – Theipirai Tithi
22 December 2024 – Margazhi 7, Nyaayiru, Saptami – Theipirai Tithi
23 December 2024 – Margazhi 8, Thingal, Ashtami – Theipirai Tithi
24 December 2024 – Margazhi 9, Chevvai, Navami – Theipirai Tithi
25 December 2024 – Margazhi 10, Budhan, Dasami – Theipirai Tithi
26 December 2024 – Margazhi 11, Vyalan, Ekadasi – Theipirai Tithi
27 December 2024 – Margazhi 12, Velli, Dwadashi – Theipirai Tithi
28 December 2024 – Margazhi 13, Sani, Trayodasi – Theipirai Tithi
29 December 2024 – Margazhi 14, Nyaayiru, Chaturdashi – Theipirai Tithi
30 December 2024 – Margazhi 15, Thingal, Amavasai – Theipirai Tithi
31 December 2024 – Margazhi 16, Chevvai, Prathamai – Valarpirai Tithi
1 January 2025 – Margazhi 17, Budhan, Dwitiya – Valarpirai Tithi
2 January 2025 – Margazhi 18, Vyalan, Tritiya – Valarpirai Tithi
3 January 2025 – Margazhi 19, Velli, Chaturthi – Valarpirai Tithi
4 January 2025 – Margazhi 20, Sani, Panchami – Valarpirai Tithi
5 January 2025 – Margazhi 21, Nyaayiru, Shashti – Valarpirai Tithi
6 January 2025 – Margazhi 22, Thingal, Saptami – Valarpirai Tithi
7 January 2025 – Margazhi 23, Chevvai, Ashtami – Valarpirai Tithi
8 January 2025 – Margazhi 24, Budhan, Navami – Valarpirai Tithi
9 January 2025 – Margazhi 25, Vyalan, Dashami – Valarpirai Tithi
10 January 2025 – Margazhi 26, Velli, Ekadashi – Valarpirai Tithi
11 January 2025 – Margazhi 27, Sani, Dwadashi, Trayodashi – Valarpirai Tithi
12 January 2025 – Margazhi 28, Nyaayiru, Chaturdashi – Valarpirai Tithi
13 January 2025 – Margazhi 29, Thingal, Purnima – Valarpirai Tithi
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