Margazhi Month, or Margali Masam, is a highly auspicious
period in Tamil Calendar. In the Bhagavad Gita, Sri Krishna says ‘Maasanam
Margasheershoham’ - among the twelve months, I am Margazhi. Margazhi month
is from December 17, 2011 to January 14, 2012.
The month is kept aside for spiritual activities and the
chanting of Thiruvaimozhi and Tiruppavai of Andal.
Vaikunta Ekadasi fasting is observed in this month.
Another ritual in the month is the Pavai Nombu.
Hanuman Jayanti is
Tamil culture is also observed in this month.
Arudra Darshan festival dedicated to the Nataraja form of
Shiva is also observed in the month. Apart from this thousands of classical
music concerts and dance programs are held in the month.
The month ends with the Bhogi Pongal ritual.
Tiruppavai is recited as morning prayer during the month of
Margazhi at the Tirumala
Tirupati Temple
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