THE SACRED MONTH OF MARGASHI

In this Sacred Month of Margashi,   Devotion and Divine are Blossoming with full force much to the delights of Devotees – Both Vaishnavites and Saivaites. 

Margazhi is a deeply spiritual period dedicated to bhajans soaked in bhakti. 

Often referred to as the "dawn season of the celestials," it is believed to be a time when the gods are most receptive to prayers. 

In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna proclaims:  "Among the months, I am Margashirsha.“ 

This divine endorsement elevates the month to a period of supreme spiritual importance. 

Conceptually, the one year for humans is considered equal to one day for the Devas (celestial beings). The six-month period of Uttarayana (mid-January to mid-July) is their day, and Dakshinayana (mid-July to mid-January) is their night.

The month of Margazhi falls just before the start of their "day," corresponding to the Brahma Muhurtam—the pre-dawn hours occurring roughly between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM. 

Just as the early morning hours are considered best for meditation and spiritual practices for humans, the entire month of Margazhi is seen as the ideal time for spiritual awakening and seeking divine blessings. 

Devotees recite the Thiruppavai, a collection of thirty verses composed by the poet-saint Andal in praise of Lord Vishnu, and the Thiruvempavai, composed by Saint Manickavachakar in praise of Lord Shiva. 

Groups of people often walk through the streets singing these hymns in a practice known as nagarasankeertan. 

Vaikunta Ekadashi - the most significant festival for devotees of Lord Vishnu and Arudra Darshan - the most divine festival for devotees of  Lord Nataraja are also being celebrated in the Month of Margashi. 

Vaikunta Ekadasi symbolises vaishnavites  entering  Heavenly Abode of Vishnu and Arudra Darshan symbolises the  Saivites witnessing cosmic dance of Lord Nataraja  to get His Blessings. The Spiritual Cosmic Dance of Divine Shiva symbolizes the five cosmic activities of creation, protection, destruction, embodiment, and release.   

 

 One of the most visible and beautiful traditions is the drawing of elaborate kolams (rangoli) at the entrances of homes. 

Unlike regular days, the kolams during Margazhi are large, intricate, and often drawn with rice flour, serving as an offering to the divine and a welcome sign for prosperity. 

The month is synonymous with divine music, karnatic music, and dances with rich religious themes.. 

The Paavai Nonbu is a special fast observed by young women praying for a good husband and the well-being of the world. 

Margazhi is a unique month that bridges the Vaishnavite and Shaivite traditions. 

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OM NAMO NARAYANAYA   - OM NAMA SHIVAYA