Margashirsha Mahina, Margasira Masam 2016 Dates, Margashira month 2016, Margashira maasa Calender, When is Margasira Masam in 2016?
Margashira Masam is the month, in which purnima moon persists with Mrugashira Nakshatra. Lord Krishna mentioned about this month in Bhagavadgita as ” Masanam Margasheersham”. This is the ninth and one of the most auspicious months in hindu lunar calender. Devotees worship God Vishnu and render Vishnu Sahasranama during this month. People observe Lakshmi Vrat on Thursdays of this month.
As per south Indian amavasyant calenders, this year Margashira masam begins on 30th November, 2016 and ends on 30th December, 2016. Amavasyant calenders fallowed in ndhra Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka. River baths considered auspicious during this month. Vivah Panchami, Gita Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadashi, Dattatreya Jayanti and Saphala Ekadashi are the major festivals according to this calender.
According to Purnimant calenders, Margashirsha month in Starts on 15th November 2016 and ends on 14th December 2016. Purnimant Calenders fallowed in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar. Kalabhairav Jayanti, Utpanna Ekadashi, Vivah Panchami, Gita Jayanti, Mokshada Ekadashi and Dattatreya Jayanti are the major festivals in this calender. According to the both calenders Margashira Purnima is observed on the same day.