Margasira Masam is the ninth month in a traditional Hindu Telugu calendar followed in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Margasira Masam 2026 starts on December 9, 2026 to January 7, 2027. The holy Dhanur Masa begins on December 16 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 26, 2026 – Moonrise or Chandrodaya is at 8:47 PM – Indian Standard Time.
Telugu Margasira Masa Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Margasira Masa Telugu calendar 2026 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from December 9 to December 23.
Telugu Margasira Masam 2026 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from December 24 to January 7, 2027.
Ekadasi Fasting Dates in Telugu Margasira Masa are:
Mokshada Ekadasi - December 20
Saphala Ekadasi – January 3, 2027
Saphala Ekadasi – January 3, 2027
Pradosh Fasting Dates in Telugu Margasira Masa are:
Pradosh - December 21 - Som Pradosh
Pradosh – January 5, 2027 - Bhaum Pradosh
Pradosh – January 5, 2027 - Bhaum Pradosh
Purnima in Telugu Margasira Masa
- Margasira Purnima or Full moon day is on December 23, 2026.
- The Purnima begins at 10:47 AM on December 23 to 6:57 AM on December 24
- Dattatreya Jayanti is on December 23.
Amavasya in Telugu Margasira Masa
Margasira Amavasya or No moon day is on January 7
The Amavasi begins at 11:14 PM on January 6 to 1:54 AM on January 8.
The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Telugu Margasira Masa are:
Skanda Sashti – December 15
Gita Jayanti – December 20
Dattatreya Jayanti – December 23
Dhanur Masa begins – December 17
Note – Margashirsha month in North Indian calendars begins on November 25 and ends on December 24, 2026.
Note – Margasira Month in Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada calendar is similar to Telugu Calendar.
Next month in Telugu calendar is the Pausha Masa.