Significance and Importance Of Magha Maasam

Maagha Maasam is the 11th month in the Hindu calender. This month is considered as one of the most auspicious months for the Hindus besides Kartika Maasam. These months are considered very important for performing marriages, grihapravesam and other auspicious functions.

Religious Significance of Magha Maasam

It is believed that the Hindu Goddess of wisdom and learning - Goddess Saraswati, the Sun God or Surya Bhagawan and Lord Shiva in the lingam form were born in this month. On the fifth day in the brighter half of the moon, Basant Panchami / Saraswati Pooja is celebrated across the country.

Also Read:
1. Kartika Masam
2. Basant Panchami

The month of maagh is dedicated to Lord Surya and people worship Sun god on four Sundays of Maagha maasam. Reciting Aditya Hrudyam on four Sundays of the month would be very effective. The famous Surya Narayana Temple at Arasavalli in Srikakulam Distrtict of Andhra Pradesh is heavily crowded with devotees. Even the famous Konark Sun Temple in Odisha is thronged with tourists on the Sundays particularly on the Ratha Saptami day.

Also Read: Ratha Saptami

Social significance of Magha masam

Magha masam in India marks the beginning of the most awaited spring season and the end of the dry winter season. As the nature starts blooming once again with the growth of fresh new leaves and flowers all around, this is the most favorite season of the people.

Important festivals in Magha Maasam

Basant Panchami is the day when Goddess Saraswati is worshipped and it is celebrated on the 5th day in the brighter side of the moon.
On the 7th day, Ratha Saptami is celebrated which is day fully dedicated to Lord Surya.
On the 11th day of the month Bheeshma Ekadasi is celebrated. It is believed that on this auspicious day Bheesma Pitamaha - the grand old man of the Kuru vamsh left his mortal body after a long lying on the bed of arrows.

2022 Magha Masam begins on 2nd February and ends on 2nd March in the states / regions where a new month starts after amavasya.

Seemantham - The South Indian Traditional Baby Shower ceremony

Seemantham is a traditional south Indian way of celebrating baby shower. The same is celebrated in north India as 'godbharai' ('god' means lap in Hindi - 'd' in 'god' is pronounced as 'the' and bharai means 'to fill'). The celebration differs from region to region. Seemantham is also known by the names 'poolu mudupu' (i.e adoring flowers in the hair) and 'gajulu todagadam' (i.e wearing glass bangles) in Telugu. It is celebrated in the 5th or 7th or 9th month of pregnancy. Seemantham is one of the 16 Hindu samskaras known as 'simantonnayana' in Sanskrit. It is a samskara of the embryo / foetus that develops in the pregnant woman's womb. Usually, seemantham is celebrated for the 1st pregnancy only and not for the subsequent conceives. There are certain superstitious believes on celebrating the function. In the olden days, people believed that pregnant women are easily prone to 'dishti' or evil e

How To Perform Aksharabhyasam At Home And Basar temple

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School Speeches - Farewell Speech By School Principal to Outgoing Students

Author Reserves All Rights. Listen to the speech in my YouTube Channel: This sample speech would be helpful for the school principal to deliver on the occasion of school farewell day party. Respected teachers and my dear students, Good Morning / Good Afternoon to each one present here and a very warm welcome to you to the school farewell party. It's a nostalgic feeling as I remember my student life in school and my school farewell party. I am sure we all have mixed feelings on this day which is a blend of joy and sadness. On one hand you feel enthusiastic as you will be stepping into a completely new different world where you will find relatively more freedom than in a school life. While on the other hand you will feel sad as you have to depart from your school / classmates. My dear friends the time has come to bid you all farewell with a heavy heart from this esteemed institution which protected you, cared for you, supported you and guided you all these years.

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