Margazhi 2023 – Valarpirai Panchami

Margazhi madham conjures images of crisp mornings filled with devotional music, intricate kolams adorning thresholds, and the air humming with a spiritual fervor. Margazhi is a celebration of spirituality, tradition, and cultural richness. This year, this auspicious Margazhi month starts on Dec 17, 2023 which is also the Margazhi 2023 Valarpirai Panchami Dec 2023

Margazhi, also known as Dhanur Masam, is considered the most auspicious month in the Tamil calendar. Lord Krishna himself declared it as his favorite month, making it a time for seeking blessings and spiritual growth. Margazhi is considered a sacred month in the Hindu calendar, and it is believed that the divine energy is at its peak during this time. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna delivered the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna during this month, making it a period of heightened spiritual significance. Devotees use this time for increased prayer, meditation, and reflection on their spiritual journey.

Significance of Kolams in Margazhi month

Kolams, the intricate floor art drawn with rice flour or colored powders, are an integral part of Margazhi. These colorful patterns are not just decorative; they are believed to welcome deities, ward off negativity, and bring prosperity.

Few things that we can do this Margazhi to get God’s blessings

Suprabhatham: Waking up before sunrise and chanting Suprabhatham, hymns praising Lord Vishnu, is a common practice.
Tulsi Pooja: Lighting lamps and offering prayers to the Tulsi plant, considered dear to Lord Vishnu, is a daily ritual.
Vaikunta Ekadasi: A special pooja and fast observed on the 11th day of the waxing moon in Margazhi, believed to open the gates of Vaikunta, the abode of Lord Vishnu.
Abhishekam: Performing abhishekam, bathing the deity with milk, ghee, and other sacred substances, is a way to express devotion and gratitude. If you can’t do this at home, buy these abhishekam materials and give it to the temple nearby. They will use it in the abhishekam happening in the temple.

Margazhi 2023 Valarpirai Panchami

The best part is that, the Margazhi month is starting in Panchami thiti this year. It falls in Dec 17 2023 So, do try your max to perform Varahi Amman pooja at home. If that is difficult for you, do chant Varahi moola mantra or Varahi Gayatri Mantra to Varahi amman’s blessings completely. If you find it hard to chant the mantras, just follow this simple Varahi mantra – Om Varahi Ammaney Potri Om.