When is Magha Masam in 2017?, Magha Month Dates 2017, Magha Month 2017, Magh Maas Dates, Magh Mahina 2017 Dates, When is Magha month in 2017?, Magh Mahina Dates
Magha maasam has a lot of significance in Hindu philosophy and is the eleventh month in the hindu lunar calender. Purnima (Full Moon day) during Magha masam is known as Magha purnima, during this day moon comes nearer to the constellation of Magha star and hence this month is known as Magha.
Purnimant calenders are fallowed in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar. Here Magha Masam starts on 13th January 2017 and ends on 11th February 2017. Shattila Ekadashi, Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami, Bhishma Ashtami and Jaya Ekadashi are the major festivals during this month.
Amavasyant calenders are fallowed in Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and here Magha masam starts on 28th January 2017 and ends on 27th February 2017. Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami, Bhishma Ashtami, Jaya Ekadashi, Vijaya Ekadashi and Maha Shivratri are the major festivals in this month.
