Margashirsha Month 2024: When Is Kalabhairav Jayanti? Here Is The List Of Vrat And Festivals In This Month

The tradition of observing Ekadashi fast began in this month, making the festivals and fasts of Margashirsha truly special. Have a look at the list of vrat and festivals in this month.

The Margashirsha month is considered extremely dear to Lord Krishna that holds a special place in Hindu scriptures. Referred to as the embodiment of Lord Krishna, this sacred month derives its name from the fact that the full moon during this period is associated with the Mrigashira Nakshatra. This year, Margashirsha begins on November 16, 2024, and concludes on December 15, 2024.

It is believed that the auspicious Satya Yuga commenced in the month of Margashirsha. Devotees who meditate on and worship Lord Krishna with a pure heart during this time are said to be absolved of all sins. The festivals and fasts observed in this month are of great significance.

Here is the calendar of important dates for Margashirsha 2024:

Margashirsha Month 2024 Festival Calendar:

• November 16, 2024 (Saturday): Vrischika Sankranti


• November 18, 2024 (Monday): Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi


• November 21, 2024 (Thursday): Guru Pushya Yoga


• November 26, 2024 (Tuesday): Utpanna Ekadashi


• November 28, 2024 (Thursday): Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha)


• November 29, 2024 (Friday): Masik Shivratri


• December 1, 2024 (Sunday): Margashirsha Amavasya


• December 5, 2024 (Thursday): Vinayak Chaturthi


• December 6, 2024 (Friday): Vivah Panchami


• December 11, 2024 (Wednesday): Mokshada Ekadashi, Gita Jayanti


• December 13, 2024 (Friday): Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha), Anang Trayodashi


• December 14, 2024 (Saturday): Dattatreya Jayanti


• December 15, 2024 (Sunday): Dhanu Sankranti, Margashirsha Purnima Vrat, Annapurna Jayanti

Vivah Panchami: Celebrating The Divine Wedding Of Lord Ram And Sita

The Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Margashirsha marks the day Lord Ram and Goddess Sita were united in marriage. Though considered inauspicious for weddings in modern times, the day is celebrated with great devotion. Performing rituals and prayers to Lord Ram and Sita on this day is believed to bring harmony and happiness to marital life.

Observing Ekadashi In Margashirsha

Two significant Ekadashi fasts are observed in this month:

• Utpanna Ekadashi: The origin of the Ekadashi fasts, as it commemorates the first appearance of Goddess Ekadashi.


• Mokshada Ekadashi: Known as the liberator of sins, this Ekadashi coincides with Gita Jayanti, the day the Bhagavad Gita was revealed by Lord Krishna.

The Bhagavad Gita, regarded as the divine discourse by Lord Krishna himself, holds unmatched spiritual and philosophical significance.

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