The Auspicious Month of Masi - All You Need To Know About Masi Magam
Masi is the eleventh month in the Tamil calendar . Masi month is very important for Hindus in Tamil Nadu as it is a special month for the worship of Lord Shiva and the Pitru devtas ( ancestral deities ). In 2022 , the month begins on Feb 13 and ends on March 14 . This period marks the beginning of the spring season , once the harvesting is completed in the month of Thai . This is the early stage of Uttarayana , when the Sun travels north from the south . This month enjoys moderate weather , neither very hot , nor very cold .
Significance of Masi Magam : In Tamil Nadu , people consider this a very auspicious month to begin new ventures , conduct marriages , start construction of houses and buildings , and do other good deeds .
Masi Magam is one of the important festivals celebrated during this month . Magham is one of the 27 stars in Vedic astrology . In Masi month , Magham star usually coincides with the full moon . This is one of the most powerful full moons of the entire year . On this day , the Moon aligns with Magha star , which happens to be the birth star of royals . It is an ideal time for spiritual purification . Also , on this day , heavenly beings are believed to come down to earth . It is said that they appear in an astral form and their purpose is to purify their own karma as well as that of human beings . Masi Magham is celebrated with great fervor in many temples in Tamil Nadu , Kerala , and Puducherry .
Myth behind Masi Magam : There are many myths about Masi Magham . Among the most important is the one that is associated with Shiva . Legends say that King Vallala of Tiruvannamalai had no children . He was a great devotee of Shiva . Shiva appeared before him and promised to perform his last rites when he died . It was on Masi Magham day that the king died and Shiva , true to his word , performed his last rites . He also blessed the king saying that any person who had a bath in the sea during Masi Magham would become one with him and attain liberation or mukthi . Devotees believe that every year , Shiva visits the earth to perform the last rites of the king .
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