Moon must be worshiped on the full moon day of Aghan (Margashirsha) because on this day the moon was irrigated by Sudha. On this day mother, sister, daughter and other women of the family should be honored by providing clothes.
According to the Hindu calendar, the 9th month of the year is called Aghan. The month of Aghan is also known as Margashirsha. Today we are going to give you the answer to this question that why the month of Ahagan is called Margashirsha.
According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Margashirsha is also known as Aghan month. Although every month has its own characteristics in Hinduism, the entire month of Margashirsha is considered sacred from a religious point of view. Many arguments have been told behind calling the month of Aghan Margashirsha. Lord Krishna is worshiped in many forms and by many names. One of these forms, Margashirsha is also a form of Shri Krishna.
God, Himself has said in the Gita - Masana Margashirshtoyam
Lord Shri Krishna had also told the gopis about the importance of Margashirsha month. He had said that by bathing in the Yamuna in the month of Margashirsh, I would easily be attained by everyone. It is said that since this month bathing in holy rivers is considered of special importance.
During Margashirsha, one should bathe in the river with the soil of Tulsi root and Tulsi leaves. At the time of bath, the chanting of Om Namo Narayana or Gayatri Mantra must be remembered.
The full moon of Aghan falls in Mrigashira Nakshatra.
It has been said in Hindu scriptures that this month is related to Mrigashira Nakshatra. According to the Panchang, there are 27 Nakshatras, out of which Mrigashira Nakshatra is also there. The full moon date coming in this month is in Mrigashira Nakshatra. For this reason, this month is also known as Aghan month as well as Margashirsha month.
According to Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Lord Shri Krishna had also said that I am Margashirsha myself in all the months. In the month of Margashirsha, we get all the happiness on the strength of virtue obtained by reverence and devotion. In this month, along with bathing in rivers, charity and charity are also considered of special importance.
The gods started the new year from the month of Margashirsha.
In Satyug, the year was started by the gods on the first date of Margashirsha month. In this month, Rishi Kashyap created the beautiful Kashmir region. Festivals are organized this month, which is very auspicious.
Beginning fasting on the 12th of Agahan (Margashirsh) Shukla Tithi, fasting on the Dwadashi of every month and completing the Dwadashi of Kartik, which is very auspicious. On every Dwadashi, one of the 12 names of Lord Vishnu from Keshav to Damodar should be worshiped for one month each. Due to this, the worshiper becomes 'Jatismar' remembering the events of the previous birth and reaches that world, where again there is no need to return to the world again.
Must worship the moon on the full moon of Aghan
Moon must be worshiped on the full moon day of Aghan (Margashirsha) because on this day the moon was irrigated by Sudha. On this day mother, sister, daughter and other women of the family should be honored by providing clothes. Festivals should also be done in this month by organizing various types of dances and songs.
Dattatreya Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of Aghan (Margashirsha). In this month, great glory has been given to these 3 holy texts, which are Vishnu Sahastra Naam, Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta, and Gajendramoksha. They must be read 2-3 times in the days of Aghan month.
Special Glory of Darshan of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita
There is a special glory of having daily darshan of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita in this month. It is written in Skanda Purana - If there is Bhagwat in the house, then in the month of Aghan, one must worship him once a day.
In the month of Aghan, all the troubles in life are cut off by bowing to one's guru and isht by saying the mantra 'Om Damodaray Namah'. In the month of Aghan, fill the holy shrine water in the conch shell and in the place of worship in the house.
