Margazhi Masam 2022-2023 | Margali Month in Tamil Calendar

Margazhi masam or Margali masam or Margali maasa is the ninth month in traditional Tamil calendar. In 2022-2023, Margazhi month starts on 16 December 2022 and ends on 14 January 2023 (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 2022-2023

Friday, 16 December 2022 – Dhanu Sankranti

Monday, 19 December 2022 – Saphala Ekadashi

Monday, 2 January 2023 – Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

Friday, 6 January 2023 – Paush Purnima

Tuesday, 10 January 2023 – Sakat Chauth

Margazhi masam 2022-2023 dates, Tithis, days, Nakshatrams..

16 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 1

17 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 2

18 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 3

19 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 4

20 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 5

21 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 6

22 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 7

23 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 8

24 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 9

25 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 10

26 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 11

27 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 12

28 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 13

29 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 14

30 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 15

31 December 2022 – Margazhi Masam, Day 16

1 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 17

2 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 18

3 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 19

4 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 20

5 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 21

6 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 22

7 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 23

8 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 24

9 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 25

10 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 26

11 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 27

12 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 28

13 January 2023 – Margazhi Masam, Day 29

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In 2021-2022, Margazhi month starts on 16 December 2021 and ends on 13 January 2022 (29 days).

2019-2020

Tuesday, 17 December 2019 – 1 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Shashti, Magha Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Wednesday, 18 December 2019 – 2 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Saptami, Purva Phalguni Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Thursday, 19 December 2019 – 3 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Ashtami, Uttara Phalguni Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Friday, 20 December 2019 – 4 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Navami, Hasta Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Saturday, 21 December 2019 – 5 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Dashami, Chitra Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Sunday, 22 December 2019 – 6 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Ekadashi, Swathi Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Monday, 23 December 2019 – 7 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Dwadashi, Vishakha Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Tuesday, 24 December 2019 – 8 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, Jyeshta Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Wednesday, 25 December 2019 – 9 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi, Anuradha Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Thursday, 26 December 2019 – 10 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Amavasi, Moola Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Friday, 27 December 2019 – 11 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Prathama, Purvashada Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Saturday, 28 December 2019 – 12 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Dwitiya, Uttarashada Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Sunday, 29 December 2019 – 13 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Tritiya, Shravana Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Monday, 30 December 2019 – 14 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, Dhanishta Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Tuesday, 31 December 2019 – 15 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Panchami, Shatabhisha Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Wednesday, 1 January 2020 – 16 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Shashti, Purvabhadra Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Thursday, 2 January 2020 – 17 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Saptami, Uttarabhadra Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Friday, 3 January 2020 – 18 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Ashtami, Revati Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Saturday, 4 January 2020 – 19 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Navami, Revati Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Sunday, 5 January 2020 – 20 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Dashami, Ashwini Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Monday, 6 January 2020 – 21 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Ekadashi, Bharani Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Tuesday, 7 January 2020 – 22 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Dwadashi, Krittika Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Wednesday, 8 January 2020 – 23 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Trayodashi, Rohini Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Thursday, 9 January 2020 – 24 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi, Mrigashira Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Friday, 10 January 2020 – 25 Margazhi Masam, Shukla Paksha Pournami, Arudra Nakshatram (Valarpirai Tithi)

Saturday, 11 January 2020 – 26 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Prathama, Punarvasu Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Sunday, 12 January 2020 – 27 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Dwitiya, Pushya Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Monday, 13 January 2020 – 28 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Tritiya, Ashelsha Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)

Tuesday, 14 January 2020 – 29 Margazhi Masam, Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, Magha – Purva Phalguni Nakshatram (Teipirai Tithi)