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Margashira Pournami

Margashira Pournami: Full Moon of the Holiest Month

Margashira Pournami is the full-moon day of the Margashira month, the ninth month of the Telugu calendar. It is celebrated as Dattatreya Jayanti, and as a Pournami of a month that Lord Krishna praised in the Bhagavad Gita, it is a sacred day for holy baths, Satyanarayana vratham, charity and lamp lighting.

Why Margashira Is Special

In the Bhagavad Gita (chapter 10), Lord Krishna says that among months he is Margashira. Telugu families honour this month with Margashira Lakshmivara pujas on Thursdays and with early-morning worship as Dhanurmasam approaches. The Pournami of this month crowns these observances.

Dattatreya Jayanti

According to the Puranas, Lord Dattatreya, the combined form of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, was born to Sage Atri and Anasuya Devi on Margashira Pournami. Anasuya's purity and devotion were tested by the Trimurthis, and pleased with her, they took birth as her son. Devotees of the Datta tradition, including followers of Sri Pada Sri Vallabha (from Pithapuram in Andhra Pradesh) and Narasimha Saraswati, celebrate this day with special pujas and parayanam of the Guru Charitra.

How to Observe Margashira Pournami

  • Holy bath: Bathe early in a river, sea or at home, remembering the holy rivers.
  • Datta puja: Worship Lord Dattatreya with flowers, tulasi and naivedyam, and chant Datta stotrams.
  • Satyanarayana vratham: Many families perform the Satyanarayana Swamy puja and katha in the evening.
  • Fasting: Some keep an upavasam until moonrise and offer arghya to the full moon.
  • Danam: Donate food, warm clothes or blankets, which are especially useful in this season.

Significance

Pournami is the day the moon is full, symbolising a calm and complete mind. Worship and charity on Margashira Pournami are believed to bring peace, guru's grace and the blessings of Lord Vishnu. It is also a good day to seek the blessings of one's own guru and elders.

May Lord Dattatreya guide you on the path of knowledge and devotion this Margashira Pournami.

Frequently asked questions

When is Margashira Pournami?
Margashira Pournami is the full-moon day of Margashira, the ninth month of the Telugu calendar. Dattatreya Jayanti is also celebrated on this day.
Why is Dattatreya Jayanti celebrated on Margashira Pournami?
According to the Puranas, Lord Dattatreya, who embodies Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, was born to Sage Atri and Anasuya Devi on this day. Devotees honour him as the Adi Guru.
What should be done on Margashira Pournami?
Take a holy bath, worship Lord Dattatreya and Lord Vishnu, and perform the Satyanarayana vratham if possible. Donating food, blankets or warm clothes is considered auspicious.
Why is Margashira month considered holy?
In chapter 10 of the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says that among months he is Margashira. Telugu families honour it with Vishnu worship and Margashira Lakshmivara pujas on Thursdays.
How should I fast on Margashira Pournami?
Some devotees fast during the day and break the fast after offering arghya to the moon at moonrise. Fruits and milk can be taken if needed.
Which Datta kshetram in Andhra Pradesh is famous?
Pithapuram, the birthplace of Sri Pada Sri Vallabha, who is revered as an avatar of Dattatreya, is a famous Datta kshetram. Special celebrations are held there on Datta Jayanti.

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