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Significance Of Masi Makam in Temples In Tamil Nadu

Masi Makam or Masi Magam is an important festival in the Tamil speaking world. The festival falls in the Tamil Month of Masi (February – March). In 2024, Masi Makam is on February 24 in temples in Tamil Nadu. This year it is the Mahamaham.  Maham or Makam is one among the twenty seven stars in the astrological system. The makam star in the Masi month usually falls on the full moon day and is considered highly auspicious in many temples across South India , especially in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry ( Pondicherry ) and Kerala. One of the important rituals on this day is the taking of idols to the seashore or ponds. Therefore the festival is also referred as holy bath ceremony. Long processions from different temples arrive at the sea shore with the idols of Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva. Idols from Shakti temples are also brought to the seashore. Pujas and other rituals are held at the sea shore and t housands of devotees throng the sea shore on this day to offer prayer. There