Margashirsha Mahina, Margasira Masam 2012 Dates, Margashira month 2012-2013, Margashira maasa Calender, When is Margasira Masam in 2012?
Margashira masam is the ninth month in Hindu lunar calendar. Prime deity of this month is Lord Krishna. This month is named according to margashira Nakshatra. Mrugashira Naksatra persists during the purima tithi of this month. Goddess Lakshmi is also worshiped during the Thursdays of this month. This month is also known as Margazhi, Magsar, Margalis Agahan and Agrahayan in other parts of India. River bath is considered auspicious during this month.
According to Amavasyant calenders, Margashira masam starts on December 14 and ends on January 11, 2013. This calender fallowed by Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka. Subramanya Shasti, Hanumath Vratham, Datta Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadashi and Gita Jayanti are the major festivals during the Margasira month.
As per north indian Purnimant calenders, Margashirsha month in begins on November 29 and ends on December 28. Purnimant Calender fallowed in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar.