Lord Krishna himself has said in 'Gita'-
"I am Marghasheesh month". In the era of Satyuga, God started the
year on the first date of the month of Margashirsha. Therefore, on the day of
Margashirsha Amavasya, the special significance of taking bath in holy rivers
has been initiated. Margashirsha Amavasya is also known by another name,
'Agahan Amavasya'. Religiously, the significance of this Amavasya is considered
equally fruitful as the Kartik Amavasya.
Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this sacred day
with proper sacred rituals is considered auspicious, just like she has been
worshipped on the festival- 'Deepawali'. This day is also very favorable and
propitious for bathing on the bank of the River Ganges. The fast of Margashirsha
Amavasya in the year 2020 is on Monday, 14 December. Due to Amavasya, various sacred
ceremonies such as- donating needful items to poor and other religious
activities are also being done which are supposed to be a major significance in
Hindu religion. On the day of Margashirsha Amavasya, the spiritual worship of
the ancestors is exclusively done and thus this day is reckoned as the day of
praising the ancestors and forefathers.
Religious
beliefs:
Margashirsha's month
is full of reverence and devotion. According to the beliefs of the Hindu religion,
this month is considered to be fruitful for many religious works. On the day of
Margashirsha Amavasya, the new moon of the month has a very special place in
religious folklores. In this month, Lord Krishna's devotion has special importance
and worship of ancestors is also done. Margashirha Amavasya brings special
benefits of fasting for those who want to get salvation (moksha).
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