Margashirsha month is filled with devotion and dedication. Bhajans and Kirtans are organized in the morning. A lot of devotees sing devotional songs. Lord Krishna’s worship is considered to be very important in this month. Lord Krishna said in Geeta, ‘Main Margashirsha Maah Hun’ (I am Margashirsha month). According to legends, Devas began the year on the first day of Margashirsha month. Tulsi’s mud and Tulsi leaves should be used to take a bath in a holy river. Namo Narayana or Gayatri Mantra should be chanted while taking a bath.

Margashirsha Month

Margashirsha month is associated with Lord Krishna. It is believed that this month is also associated with Mrigashira Nakshatra. This month’s Purnima comprises of Mrigashira Nakshatra, which is one of the 27 Nakshatras in astrology. This is the reason why this month is known as Margashirsha.

This month is also known as Magsar, Agahan and Agrahayana. Donations and taking a bath in holy rivers is considered to be very important in this month. Lord Krishna explained the importance of this month to Gopis. He said that one could feel him by taking a bath in Yamuna on this day. Therefore, taking a bath in holy rivers is considered to be very important.

Significance of Margashirsha Purnima

Kartik, Magh, Vaishakh and other months are considered to be very auspicious for taking a bath in Ganga river. In the same way, Margashirsha month is also considered to be very important to do so. Margashirsha Purnima is considered to be very important. A fast should be kept on this day and Lord Satyanarayana should be worshipped. A katha should also be organized which is considered to be very auspicious.

It is believed that donations and charities on this day free a person from all kinds of sins and provide numerous blessings. It is also believed that a person receives blessings equivalent to 32 times of what he usually gets. Due to the same reason, Margashirsha Purnima is also known as Batteesi Purnima.

Dattatreya jayanti

Margashirsha Purnima is also celebrated as Dattatreya Jayanti. According to religious beliefs, Lord Dattatreya was born on this day. Lord Dattatreya is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. He is considered to be the Lord as well as a teacher. He is also known as Guru Devdutt.

According to beliefs, Lord Dattatreya was born in Pradosh Kaal of Margashirsha Purnima. According to Srimad Bhagvad Gita, Dattatreya was taught by 24 Gurus. His followers emerged in the form of Dutt community. A lot of temples in South India are devoted to him. Lord Dattatreya is also worshipped on Margashirsha Purnima. Keeping a fast on this day fulfills all kinds of desires.

Margashirsha Purnima Worship

Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day. A person should wake up early in the morning and take a bath. Om Namo Narayana should be chanted by the person who is keeping a fast. A square platform is used to organize a havan. The Lord should be worshipped once the havan is over. Prasad should be eaten and distributed among others. Food should be offered to Brahmanas and donations should be made. One should pray to Lord Vishnu and ask for his blessings.

Moon should be worshipped on the day of Margashirsha Purnima. This is because Moon was blessed with Amrit (Holy water) on this day. Clothes should be given to your daughter or other women in the family.