Margashirsha Month Fast and Festival List: According to the Hindu calendar, after Kartik Purnima, the month of Kartik has also ended and the month of Margashirsha has started from 6 November 2025, which is also called the month of Aghan. Margashirsha is the 9th month of the Hindu calendar.

Lord Shri Krishna and Shri Vishnu are especially worshiped in this month. Kaal Bhairav ​​Jayanti, Utpanna Ekadashi, Som Pradosh fast will be observed in the month of Margashirsha.

Kalashtami/ Kaal Bhairav ​​Jayanti 2025

The fierce form of Lord Shiva is known as Kaal Bhairav, who is known as the lord of time and protector of religion. Kaal Bhairav ​​Jayanti is celebrated every year on the Ashtami Tithi of Margashirsha Krishna Paksha. On this day Lord Shiva had incarnated in the form of Kaal Bhairav.

According to mythology, once a dispute arose between Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh regarding superiority. Lord Brahma described himself as supreme. Seeing this pride of Brahma, Lord Shiva became angry and a stunning divine form appeared from him, which was Kaal Bhairav.

To destroy Brahma’s ego, Kaal Bhairav ​​cut off one of his heads, due to which he committed the sin of Brahmahatya. Kaal Bhairav ​​begged for atonement. Ultimately his guilt was cured in Kashi. Since then Kashi is called Muktidham, where Kaal Bhairav ​​himself is the Kotwal of the city. Kaal Bhairav’s vehicle is dog, which is considered a symbol of loyalty and vigilance.

Utpanna Ekadashi 2025

Ekadashi of the eleventh day of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month is known as Utpana Ekadashi. Lord Krishna is worshiped on this day. It is believed that by observing this fast one attains salvation after death.

According to beliefs, people observing fast on Utpanna Ekadashi should not eat food on the first night i.e. on Dashami Tithi of fasting. Apart from this, on Ekadashi, they should worship God in Brahmavela and perform aarti only.

Som Pradosh Vrat 2025

In Hindu religion, Lord Shiva is worshiped in many forms, in which Pradosh Vrat also has special significance. Since the fast is observed on Monday, it is known as Som Pradosh Vrat. This year Som Pradosh Vrat will be celebrated on 17 November 2025.

Pradosh Kaal means the time about 1.5 hours before sunset is considered best for worshiping Lord Shiva. According to Skanda Purana, poison appeared during the churning of the ocean and Shiva drank it to protect the gods and the entire universe. On the same evening, the gods started the tradition of Pradosh Vrat in the memory of Shiva.

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Margashirsha Month 2025: After Kartik Purnima, the month of Kartik has ended and the month of Margashirsha has started from today i.e. 6th November 2025. It is also called the month of Aghan. Margashirsha is the ninth month of the Hindu calendar, which is considered sacred for the worship of Lord Krishna and Vishnu. Besides, bathing, charity, worship, fasting, chanting and Tulsi worship also give auspicious results in this month.

Margashirsha month from when till when

Starting today, Thursday, 6 November 2025, the month of Margashirsha will continue till 4 December 2025. Pausha month will start after Margashirsha Purnima.

Why does Shri Krishna love Margashirsha month?

The month of Margashirsha is considered best for worshiping Lord Shri Krishna. According to religious belief, Shri Krishna himself has said in Geeta- ,Maasanan Margashirshoham”that is, in months I am Margashirsha.

For what purposes is the month of Margashirsha best?

• In the month of Margashirsha, the child form of Shri Krishna i.e. Laddu Gopal should be worshipped.
• Every day after waking up in the morning and taking bath, one should offer Arghya to Sun God and offer water to Tulsi.
• This month worship Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
• Chanting “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay” is beneficial in this month.
• By donating food, cloth, oil, sesame and jaggery in this month, one gets the blessings of ancestors and gods.
• On every Thursday of Margashirsha month, offer water and light a lamp under the Tulsi or Peepal tree.
• Service to Guru and parents in the month of Margashirsha is considered especially virtuous.
• This month, fasting on Ekadashi and Purnima and reciting Geeta brings virtue.
• The importance of bathing in holy rivers also increases in the month of Margashirsha. Bathing in rivers like Ganga and Yamuna in this month is considered equivalent to bathing in nectar.

What things should not be done in the month of Margashirsha

• Margashirsha month is the time of devotion. Therefore, avoid ego and debate at this time. Bitterness in speech or dispute disrespects Goddess Lakshmi.
• Do not eat meat, alcohol and tamasic food. The body and mind should be kept sattvik in this month.
• Tulsi worship has special significance in Margashirsha. Therefore, do not break Tulsi leaves in the evening.
• Do not quarrel on Thursday, Ekadashi and Purnima of Margashirsha month., By doing this one does not get the blessings of Lakshmi. This month, maintain peace, restraint and a sense of service at home, family and your workplace.
• Stale or cold food should not be consumed during the month of Margashirsha. In Margashirsha, cumin should also not be used in food.