Margashirsha Mahina, Margashirsha Masam 2015 – 16 Dates, Margashira month 2015 – 2016, Margashira maasa Calender, When is Margasira Masam in 2015?
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 purnima 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. Subramanya Shasti, Hanumath Vratham, Datta Jayanti and Mokshada Ekadashi are the important festivals of this month.
According to Amavasyant calenders, Margashira masam starts on 12th December, 2015 and ends on 10th January, 2016. 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 26th November, 2015 and ends on 26th December 2015. Purnimant Calender fallowed in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar.