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Magha Month Festivals in Hindu Calendar

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Magha Festivals


Magha Festivals

Magha is the 11th lunar month in Hindu calendar.

In Hindu Calendar, there are two methods to mark the lunar month. In one, lunar month is marked from Purnima to Purnima (known as Purnimanta calendar) and in other lunar month is marked from Amavasya to Amavasya (known as Amanta calendar).

List of Magha Festivals

List of Magha Festivals

  1. Sakat Chauth - On Sakat Chauth, also known as Sankashta Chaturti, Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day brings happiness and prosperity.
  2. Shattila Ekadashi - Shattila Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi Vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.
  3. Vasant Panchami - Saraswati Puja Muhurat on Vasant Panchami is given on this page. Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, music and art, is worshipped on Vasant Panchami day. Yellow flowers are offered to Maa Saraswati on this day.
  4. Ratha Saptami - Snan Muhurat on Ratha Saptami is given on this page. Saptami Tithi is dedicated to Lord Surya. It is believed that Lord Surya Dev started enlightening the whole world on Ratha Saptami day. Ratha Saptami is also known as Surya Jayanti
  5. Bhishma Ashtami - Magha Shukla Ashtami is death anniversary of Bhishma Pitamaha and this day is known as Bhishma Ashtami. On this day, Hindus perform Ekoddishta Shraddha rituals for Bhishma Pitamaha. Bhishma Pitamaha is one of the most important personalities described in the Mahabharata.
  6. Jaya Ekadashi - Jaya Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi Vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.

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