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Dhanu Masam 2023 – 2024 in Malayalam Calendar in Kerala - Dhanu Month 2023

Dhanu Masam is the fifth month followed in a traditional Malayalam calendar followed in Kerala. Dhanu Masam 2023 – 2024 begins on December 17, 2023 and ends on January 14, 2024. Sabarimala Mandala Pooja is one of the most important festivals in the month. Makaravilakku is on January 15. Another major highlight of the month is the Thiruvathira festival observed on the Thiruvathira Nakshatra day in the month. Lord Vishnu temples will be observing the Swargavathil Ekadasi in the month – this festival is popularly known as the Vaikunta Ekadasi. Important Festivals in Dhanu Masam Kuchela Dinam in Guruvayoor - December 20 Sabarimala Mandala Pooja is on December 27, 2023 Sivagiri Pilgrimage begins on December 30, 2023 Swargavathil Ekadasi is on December 23, 2023 Thiruvathira Festival  is on December 26, 2023 Erumeli Petta Thullal - January 12, 2024 Ekadasi in Dhanu Masam December 23 January 7 Pournami or Purnima or full moon day December 26 Karutha Vavu or Amavasya J

Til Kund Chaturthi 2025 date – Magh Month Til Kund Dedicated to Ganesha in Maharashtra

Til Kund Chaturthi is observed on the fourth day during the waxing phase of moon (shukla paksha) in Magh Month as per traditional calendar followed in Maharashtra . Til Kund Chaturthi 2025 date is February 1. The day is dedicated to Lord Ganesh and it also observed as Ganesh Jayanti. ‘Til’ is Sesame seeds and ‘Kunda’ is Jasmine flower. Kunda flower and food prepared from Til is offered to Lord Ganesh on Til Kund Chaturthi day. In some regions, instead of Jasmine flower, Modak, a sweet, made from Til is referred as Kunda. The day is also observed as Varad Chaturthi and in some regions it is also known as Ganesh Chaturthi during winter.