Margasira Masam is the ninth month in a traditional Hindu Telugu calendar followed in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Margasira Masam 2023 starts on December 13, 2023 to January 11, 2024. The holy Dhanur Masa begins on December 17 in this month. Dhanurmasam is the period between the entry of Sun in Dhanu Rashi and Makara Sankramana.
Sankatahara Chavithi dedicated to Vinayaka in Margasira Masa is on December 30, 2023 – Moonrise or Chandrodaya is at 9:04 PM – Indian Standard Time.
Telugu Margasira Masa Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Margasira Masa Telugu calendar 2023 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from December 13 to December 26.
Telugu Margasira Masam 2023 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from December 27 to January 11, 2024.
Ekadasi Fasting Dates in Telugu Margasira Masa are:
Mokshada Ekadasi - December 22/23
Saphala Ekadasi – January 7
Saphala Ekadasi – January 7
Pradosh Fasting Dates in Telugu Margasira Masa are:
Pradosh - December 24
Pradosh – January 9
Pradosh – January 9
Purnima in Telugu Margasira Masa
- Margasira Purnima or Full moon day is on December 26, 2023.
- The Purnima begins at 5:47 AM on December 26 and ends at 6:03 AM on December 27.
- Dattatreya Jayanti is on December 26.
Amavasya in Telugu Margasira Masa
Margasira Amavasya or No moon day is on January 11, 2024
The Amavasi begins at 8:11 PM on January 10, 2023 and ends at 5:27 PM on January 11, 2024.
The Amavasi begins at 8:11 PM on January 10, 2023 and ends at 5:27 PM on January 11, 2024.
The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Telugu Margasira Masa are:
Dhanur Masa begins – December 16
Skanda Sashti – December 18
Gita Jayanti – December 22
Dattatreya Jayanti – December 26
Note – Margashirsha month in North Indian calendars begins on November 28 and ends on December 26, 2023.
Note – Margasira Month in Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada calendar is similar to Telugu Calendar.
Next month in Telugu calendar is the Pausha Masa.