Magshar month is the 2nd month in Gujarati calendar followed in Gujarat. In 2018-2019, Magshar month starts on December 8 and ends on 6 January 2019.
Marathi calendar also follows the similar calendar but it is the ninth month in traditional Marathi Panchang.
Magshar month is highly auspicious as it is the favorite month for Lord Krishna. This month marks the beginning of Hemant rithu in Gujarat. In Gujarat, Laxmi Vrat is observed on Thursdays in this month.
Gita Jayanti, Shri Datta Jayanti, etc. are important festivals in Magshar month 2017 of Gujarati calendar.
Sud Paksha in Gujarati Magshar month 2018 begins on December 8 and ends on December 22.
Vad Paksha in Gujarati Magshar mahina starts on December 23 and ends on January 6, 2019.
Important Hindu Festivals in Magshar month 2018-19 in Gujarati Calendar:
Wednesday, 12 December 2018 – Vivah Panchami
Thursday, 13 December 2018 – Margashirsha Lakshmi Vrat
Sunday, 16 December 2018 – Dhanu Sankranti
Tuesday, 18 December 2018 – Mokshada Ekadashi
Tuesday, 18 December 2018 – Gita Jayanti
Wednesday, 19 December 2018 – Mokshada Ekadashi
Thursday, 20 December 2018 – Margashirsha Lakshmi Vrat
Saturday, 22 December 2018 – Margashirsha Purnima
Saturday, 22 December 2018 – Dattatreya Jayanti (Datta Jayanti)
Thursday, 27 December 2018 – Margashirsha Lakshmi Vrat
Tuesday, 1 January 2019 – Saphala Ekadashi
Thursday, 3 January 2019 – Margashirsha Lakshmi Vrat
Saturday, 5 January 2019 – Surya Grahan (Solar Eclipse)
It is to note that according to North Indian calendars, Margashirsha month begins on November 24 and ends on December 22.
