{"id":20002,"date":"2024-11-20T11:10:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.narayanseva.org\/?p=20002"},"modified":"2024-11-20T11:10:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:10:45","slug":"margashirsha-amavasya-2024-when-is-it-what-is-the-auspicious-time-and-the-significance-of-donation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.narayanseva.org\/ml\/margashirsha-amavasya-2024-when-is-it-what-is-the-auspicious-time-and-the-significance-of-donation\/","title":{"rendered":"Margashirsha Amavasya 2024: When is it? What is the auspicious time and the significance of donation?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Margashirsha Amavasya is a day of special significance in Hinduism. It is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu, self-purification, and charity. Lord Krishna himself describes the month of Margashirsha in the Gita. While preaching the Srimad Bhagavad Gita to Arjun in Kurukshetra, he said, &#8220;Masanaam Margashirshoham,&#8221; that is, I am Margashirsha among the months. The importance of this Amavasya increases further because it is the most important day to express one&#8217;s faith in God.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Margashirsha Amavasya 2024 Date and Shubh Muhurta<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0e101a\">According to the Vedic calendar, the Margashirsha Amavasya of the year 2024 starts on November 30 at 10:29 a.m. and ends the next day on December 1, 2024, at 11:50 a.m. <strong>Udayatithi<\/strong> is important in Hinduism, so this time, will be celebrated on 1 December.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Importance of Margashirsha Amavasya<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0e101a\">Amavasya is considered a symbol of a new beginning. Through meditation, chanting, and penance on Margashirsha Amavasya, seekers can establish a deep connection with God. This day is also ideal for introspection and correcting one&#8217;s mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0e101a\">Bathing in holy rivers on this day is considered very auspicious. Also, on this day, seekers worship the Sun God, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Krishna. It is said that by worshipping with a true heart on this day and performing rituals like Tarpan, Pinddaan, and charity of ancestors, all sorrows are removed and blessings of ancestors are received.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0e101a\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Importance of donation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0e101a\">According to religious texts, charity is especially important on the day of Amavasya. Feeding Brahmins and the poor is considered a very virtuous act. On <\/span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanseva.org\/donate\/amavasya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"color: #4a6ee0\">Amavasya, donate food<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"color: #0e101a\">, clothes, and money to the needy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0e101a\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0e101a\">The importance of donation is described in detail in the Vedas, where donation is described as a means of freeing one from illusions. It is said in the Vedas that by donating, the attachment towards sensual pleasures is removed, and God&#8217;s blessings are obtained, which benefits the person at the time of death. By donating to the needy, all the problems of life start going away on their own. By donating, karma improves, which leads to a rapid rise in fortune.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0e101a\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0e101a\">The importance of donation has been mentioned in many texts of the Hindu religion while explaining the importance of donation in Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Lord Shri Krishna has said-<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u0926\u093e\u0924\u0935\u094d\u092f\u092e\u093f\u0924\u093f <\/em><em>\u092f\u0926\u094d\u0926\u093e\u0928\u0902 <\/em><em>\u0926\u0940\u092f\u0924\u0947\u093d\u0928\u0941\u092a\u0915\u093e\u0930\u093f\u0923\u0947\u0964<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u0926\u0947\u0936\u0947 <\/em><em>\u0915\u093e\u0932\u0947 <\/em><em>\u091a <\/em><em>\u092a\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0947 <\/em><em>\u091a <\/em><em>\u0924\u0926\u094d\u0926\u093e\u0928\u0902 <\/em><em>\u0938\u093e\u0924\u094d\u0924\u094d\u0935\u093f\u0915\u0902 <\/em><em>\u0938\u094d\u092e\u0943\u0924\u092e\u094d\u0964\u0964<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm;margin-bottom: .0001pt\"><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0e101a\">The donation which is given considering it as a duty, without the expectation of any reward, at the right time and place and to a deserving person engaged in spiritual work, is considered Sattvik.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Donate these things to Margashirsha Amavasya<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Donating food on Margashirsha Amavasya<\/strong> is considered the best. By donating on this day, become a part of virtue by supporting the project of providing food to the poor and miserable people at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.narayanseva.org\/\"><strong>Narayan Seva Sansthan<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Q: What is another name for Margashirsha Amavasya?<\/p>\n<p>A: Margashirsha Amavasya, also known as Agahan Amavasya.<\/p>\n<p>Q: When is Margashirsha Amavasya 2024?<\/p>\n<p>A: In the year 2024, it will be celebrated on 1 December.<\/p>\n<p>Q: It is dedicated to which God?<\/p>\n<p>A: It is dedicated to Sun God and Lord Vishnu.<\/p>\n<p>Q: What things should be donated on Margashirsha Amavasya?<\/p>\n<p>A: On Margashirsha Amavasya, food, clothes and grains should be donated to the needy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Margashirsha Amavasya is a day of special significance in Hinduism. It is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu, self-purification, and charity. 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