Masi Magam 2024 Date

Masi Magam, also known as Maasi Makam, is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated with pomp and fervour in Tamil month Masi which is February-March during Makam Nakshatra by Tamil speaking people not only in India but the whole world. Makam Nakshatra prevails during Pournami or full moon day but that is not correct always. Thus Masi Makam observation is not linked with full moon or Pournami but with Magha Nakshatra. Makam Nakshatra is also known as Magam and Magha.

Masi Magam is also observed as Maha Magham. Magham is one among the 27 Nakshatras. Masi Magam festival is associated with the cleansing ritual, to attain salvation. Temples idols are taken to the seashore, pond or lake for a ceremonial bath in a procession on Masi Magam day. Devotees who comes in the procession take dips in the water body to get rid of their sins. Masi Magam is observed in India and also in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

Masi Magam 2024 Muhurtham

Masi Magam 2024 Date - Saturday, February 24, 2024

Magam Nakshathram Begins - 07:25 PM on Feb 23, 2024

Magam Nakshathram Ends - 10:20 PM on Feb 24, 2024