Margashirsha Krishna Chaturthi (Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in Margashirsha Month) is the fourth day of Margashirsha Maas in North Indian Hindi calendars (Purnimant Panchang). In 2018, Margashirsha Krishna Chaturthi date is November 26. This day coincides with Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in Kartik Month in Amavasyant Chandramana Panchang followed in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Telugu Panchangam), Karnataka […]
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Margashirsha Krishna Tritiya
Margashirsha Krishna Tritiya (Krishna Paksha Tritiya in Margashirsha Month) is the third day of Margashirsha Maas in North Indian Hindi calendars (Purnimant Panchang). In 2018, Margashirsha Krishna Tritiya date is November 26. This day coincides with Krishna Paksha Trtiya in Kartik Month in Amavasyant Chandramana Panchang followed in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Telugu Panchangam), Karnataka […]
Margashirsha Krishna Dwitiya
Margashirsha Krishna Dwitiya (Krishna Paksha Dwitiya in Margashirsha Month) is the second day of Margashirsha Maas in North Indian Hindi calendars (Purnimant Panchang). In 2018, Margashirsha Krishna Dwitiya date is November 25. This day coincides with Krishna Paksha Dwitiya in Kartik Month in Amavasyant Chandramana Panchang followed in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Telugu Panchangam), Karnataka […]
Margashirsha Krishna Pratipada
Margashirsha Krishna Pratipada (Krishna Paksha Pratipada in Margashirsha Month) is the first day of Margashirsha Maas in North Indian Hindi calendars (Purnimant Panchang). In 2018, Margashirsha Krishna Pratipada date is November 24. This day coincides with Krishna Paksha Pratipada in Kartik Month in Amavasyant Chandramana Panchang followed in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana (Telugu Panchangam), Karnataka […]
Dwadashaditya Vrata | Dwadasha Aditya Vratam
Dwadashaditya Vrata (Dwadasha Aditya Vratam) is observed on Dwadashi day in the bright half during Margashirsha Month. In 2018, Dwadashaditya Vrata date is December 19. Dwadashaditya Vrata is dedicated to worship Lord Surya (Surya Deva) and Lord Krishna. It is observed as three-phases for a year. It is less popular vrata mainly observed by Vaishnava sect of people. During […]
Sujanma Dwadashi
Sujanma Dwadashi is an auspicious observance performed in Margashirsha Month. In 2017, Sujanma Dwadashi date is December 1. This Vrata is observed on Shukla Paksha Dwadashi in Margashirsha Month as per Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati and North Indian Hindi calendars. There is no major ritual or vrata vidhi is mentioned about this Vrata in Scriptures. […]
Matsya Dwadashi 2017
Matsya Dwadashi is observed on the twelfth day in Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha Month. In 2017, Matsya Dwadashi date is December 1. On Matsya Dwadasi day, devotees worship Matsya Avatara (Fish incarnation) of Lord Vishnu. It is the first avatara of Sri Maha Vishnu. Shodashopachara Puja, 16 steps of Puja vidhi, is performed to Srimannarayana […]
Prathamashtami 2017 in Odisha
Prathamastami (Pradamashtami) is observed on Margasira Krishna Astami, the eighth day in the first half of Margashir month in Odiya calendar. In 2017, Prathamashtami date is November 11. It is one of the most celebrated festivals in Orissa. Pradamashtami is dedicated to worship Sati Debi. Women perform Sati Debi puja for health and wellbeing of […]
Margashirsha Poornima | Margashira Purnima
Margashirsha Poornima or Margashira Purnima is the Full Moon in Margashirsha Maas in Hindu Calendar. In 2017, Margashira Purnima date is December 3. It is celebrated as Dattatreya Jayanti (Datta Jayanthi / Datta Purnima). This Poonam is also known by various names – Maha Margashirsha, Naraka Purnima and Korala Purnima in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. […]
Manabasa Gurubar, Margasira Gurubar Lakshmi Puja
Manabasa Gurubar Lakshmi vrata is observed during gurubar or Thursdays in the month of Margasira. In 2019, Manabasa Gurubar dates are – November 14, November 21, November 28, December 5 and December 12. It is mainly observed in Orissa and the Coastal Andhra Pradesh region. Margasira month, also called as Margashirsha maas, is considered as […]
Saubhagya Sundari Vrat (Saubhagya Sundari Tritiya)
Saubhagya Sundari Vrat (Saubhagya Sundari Tritiya or Teej) is one of the famous festivals observed by married women. In 2013, Saubhagya Sundari Vrat date is November 20. This vrata falls in Margashirsha Month – third day after Kartik Purnima (Margashirsha Krishna Tritiya) according to North Indian Hindi calendars. It coincides with Kartik Month Krishna Tritiya […]
Aviyoga Tritiya Vrata
Aviyoga Tritiya Vrata is an auspicious vrata observed by married women in almost all parts of India. It is performed on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in Margashirsha Month (Margashira Masam). This vrata is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The divine couple is worshipped on this day for better marital relationship. Shodashopachara Puja is performed […]
Gita Jayanti 2012, Bhagavad Gita Jayanthi 2012 date
Gita Jayanti or Bhagavad Geeta Jayanthi, the birthday of Bhagvad Gita, is celebrated on Margasirsha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi (November – December). Gita Jaanti 2012 date is December 23. According to prominent Hindu scriptures, on this day, Lord Sri Krishna made the glorious teachings of Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. Today, Bhagavad Gita is a world-famous scripture […]
Margashirsha Mahina 2011 begins in North India
Margashirsha Mahina or Margashirsha month in North India begins on November 11 in 2011 and ends on 10 December. It is the ninth month in traditional Hindi calendar followed in North Indian states – Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, so on.. Mrugashira nakshatra falls during Margashirsha Purnima or […]
Annapurna Jayanthi, Goddess Annapoorna Jayanti
Annapurna Jayanthi is the birthday of Goddess Annapurna, the Goddess of food and nutrition. Annapurna Jayanthi 2022 date is December 7. Usually, it is observed on Margashirsha Purnima, the full moon day in the month of Margashirsh. Goddess Annapurna is worshipped during the auspicious day with Shodashopachar and offered ‘Annabhishekam. Annapurna Jayanti festival is mainly […]
Ogrohayon Month 2010 – Bengali Month of Agrahan 2010
Ogrohayon month, also spelt as Agrahan maas, is the eighth month as per the traditional Bengali calendar. Ogrohayon or Agrahan month 2010 starts on 18th November and ends on 16th December 2010. This month falls during the star asterism of Mrigoshira. It coincides with the Margashirsh month in lunar calendars of India. Ekadashi dates in […]