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Dhanur Masam Date 2025: Tuesday 16th December 2025. Time - 1.23 p.m. (Ref: TTD Calendar
According to Vedic Science, the period when Sun transits (moves) from one rasi (zodiac sign) to the other, it is known as Sankramanam which occurs once in every month, usually on the 14th / 15th / 16th of the Gregorian month.
When Sun enters the zodiac sign of Sagittarius (Dhanur rasi), it is known as Dhanush Sankramanam. The one month period of Sun's stay in this zodiac sign is known as Dhanur Masam. This transition normally occurs on 16th December every year. This is not a separate month in the Hindu calendar like the other 12 Hindu months. Dhanur masam begins in the Hindu month of Margasiram and ends in the month of Pushyam.
Dhanur Masam ends when Sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn i.e Makara rasi which marks Makara Sankramanam and celebrated as Makara Sankranti across the country. The time when Sun transits to Capricorn is known as 'Uttarayana Punyakalam' as Sun starts its northward journey from this day. Religiously Dhanur Masam is an auspicious month and is dedicated to Sri Maha Vishnu. This month is very auspicious for Vaishnavites and special poojas are performed in Vishnu temples particularly in South India.
Also Read: Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple, Srirangapatna
Devotees of Sri Maha Vishnu worship Him in the early mornings during the Brahma Muhurtam between 4 a.m to 6 a.m. This period is also known as Arunodaya Kalam. Devotees perform pooja by reciting Vishnu Sahasranamam, Purusha Sooktam, Narayana Stotram etc.
They offer yadhasakti (as per one's affordability) naivedyam like pongali (pongal), chakra pongali (shakar pongal), pulihora, dadhojanam (curd rice) etc to Sri Maha Vishnu who is considered as Bhojana priya which means the one who is very fond of delicious food.
This month is very specially celebrated in Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple with special worships and special alankaarams to Swamivaru. During the entire month, Tirruppavai is recited in Vishnu temples. Goda Devi also known as Andal was a staunch devotee of Sri Krishna. She adored Sri Krishna so much that she got a special place for herself beside Him. During Dhanur Masam, Andal is also worshiped in Vishnu temples along with Sri Maha Vishnu.
Vaikuntha (Mukkoti) Ekadasi Importance is the most auspicious day of this month. Devotees rush to Vishnu temples on this day and have Uttara Dwara (Vaikuntha Dwara) darsanam of Sri Maha Vishnu i.e. the North entrance gate / uttara dwaram of temple which is opened on this day only.
Another important point of Dhanur Masam worth mentioning is that South Indians draw 'Dwaram Muggu' (rangoli) in front of their main entrance gates and place 'gobbilu' i.e. cow dung balls on the muggu. And some even draw a dhanush (a bow and arrow) alongwith the 'Dwaram Muggu'. This 'Dwaram Muggu' signifies the Vaikuntha Dwaralu.
One more special point of this month is the special / unique sweet called Dhanur Muvva which is prepared and sold during this month only in the districts of South coastal Odisha (Ganjam) and North coastal Andhra Pradesh (Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam).
Dhanur Masam Date 2025: Tuesday 16th December 2025. Time - 1.23 p.m. (Ref: TTD Calendar
According to Vedic Science, the period when Sun transits (moves) from one rasi (zodiac sign) to the other, it is known as Sankramanam which occurs once in every month, usually on the 14th / 15th / 16th of the Gregorian month.
When Sun enters the zodiac sign of Sagittarius (Dhanur rasi), it is known as Dhanush Sankramanam. The one month period of Sun's stay in this zodiac sign is known as Dhanur Masam. This transition normally occurs on 16th December every year. This is not a separate month in the Hindu calendar like the other 12 Hindu months. Dhanur masam begins in the Hindu month of Margasiram and ends in the month of Pushyam.
Dhanur Masam ends when Sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn i.e Makara rasi which marks Makara Sankramanam and celebrated as Makara Sankranti across the country. The time when Sun transits to Capricorn is known as 'Uttarayana Punyakalam' as Sun starts its northward journey from this day. Religiously Dhanur Masam is an auspicious month and is dedicated to Sri Maha Vishnu. This month is very auspicious for Vaishnavites and special poojas are performed in Vishnu temples particularly in South India.
Also Read: Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple, Srirangapatna
Devotees of Sri Maha Vishnu worship Him in the early mornings during the Brahma Muhurtam between 4 a.m to 6 a.m. This period is also known as Arunodaya Kalam. Devotees perform pooja by reciting Vishnu Sahasranamam, Purusha Sooktam, Narayana Stotram etc.
They offer yadhasakti (as per one's affordability) naivedyam like pongali (pongal), chakra pongali (shakar pongal), pulihora, dadhojanam (curd rice) etc to Sri Maha Vishnu who is considered as Bhojana priya which means the one who is very fond of delicious food.
This month is very specially celebrated in Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple with special worships and special alankaarams to Swamivaru. During the entire month, Tirruppavai is recited in Vishnu temples. Goda Devi also known as Andal was a staunch devotee of Sri Krishna. She adored Sri Krishna so much that she got a special place for herself beside Him. During Dhanur Masam, Andal is also worshiped in Vishnu temples along with Sri Maha Vishnu.
Vaikuntha (Mukkoti) Ekadasi Importance is the most auspicious day of this month. Devotees rush to Vishnu temples on this day and have Uttara Dwara (Vaikuntha Dwara) darsanam of Sri Maha Vishnu i.e. the North entrance gate / uttara dwaram of temple which is opened on this day only.
Another important point of Dhanur Masam worth mentioning is that South Indians draw 'Dwaram Muggu' (rangoli) in front of their main entrance gates and place 'gobbilu' i.e. cow dung balls on the muggu. And some even draw a dhanush (a bow and arrow) alongwith the 'Dwaram Muggu'. This 'Dwaram Muggu' signifies the Vaikuntha Dwaralu.
One more special point of this month is the special / unique sweet called Dhanur Muvva which is prepared and sold during this month only in the districts of South coastal Odisha (Ganjam) and North coastal Andhra Pradesh (Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam).