Masi Magam 2025- The Festival That Removes Afflictions

The Tamil festival Masi Magam is celebrated during the Tamil month, Masi, which is between the English months of February and March. It precisely falls on the Full Moon Day or Poornima Day, aligning with the Magha star.

Masi Magam is a festival celebrated annually, but the Maha Magam is celebrated only once in 12 years, making it a unique event. This is because the planet Jupiter transits in the Leo or Magha sign on the Masi Magam day.

The Masi Magam and Maha Magam are celebrated with a holy dip followed by religious rituals that leads to spiritual purification. It is also known as Theerthavari.

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What makes Masi Magam important?

Poojas are performed, and chantings are recited on this day to invoke the blessings of the divine. It is also the day to seek the blessings of our ancestors. Masi Magam offers prosperity connected with the Full Moon and the Magha star. Celebrating Masi Magam can be of great help for those seeking power and energy.

The Legend of Masi Magam

There are a number of tales associated with the celebration of Masi Magam. According to one legend, Lord Shiva, in the guise of a child, appeared before King Vallala of Tiruvannamalai, who was an ardent devotee. To the childless King, Lord Shiva pledged to perform his last rituals. The King died on Masi Magam day, and as promised, the Lord performed his last rites. On that day, Lord Shiva gifted the king, saying that whoever bathes in the sea during Masi Magam will attain Moksha or Salvation. The devotees believe that every year Lord Shiva visits the sea. Belief is that he does the last rites for King Vallala.

Benefits of invoking Adi Kumbeshwar on Masi Magham 

Adi Kumbeshewar, in the form of Linga, is the main God of the Kumbakonam temple. This is indeed a unique form of linga because the top of the linga is pointed like a needle, and the bottom is broad. The legend has it that Lord Shiva himself made this Linga by mixing the nectar of immortality and sand. In this temple, Goddess Mangalambika, Lord Shiva’s wife, is worshipped for prosperity.

1. ∙ One of the benefits of invoking Adi Kumbeshwar on Masi Magham is relieving oneself from unnecessary trials and tribulations
2. ∙ Celebrating Masi Magam will ensure progress and stability in trade and career.
3. ∙ It will help improve relationships, grant progeny, and marriage.
4. ∙ It will ward off negativity like strong adversaries and usher in positivity and peace.
5. ∙ It will remove sins, do away with bad karma and help attain Moksha.

Benefits of taking a Holy Dip on Masi Magam

The Magha star is associated with realisation, power, and magnanimity, and as Masi Magam falls on the Magham star, devotees will be bestowed with power, magnanimity, and energy.

Magha star is associated with the ancestors; therefore, to seek the blessings of the ancestors and get rid of the Pitru Dosh, it is beneficial to take a holy dip.

Those afflicted with Rahu, Ketu, and Kalasarpa Dosha can perform this remedy for a peaceful life.

Rituals on Masi Magam

On Masi Magam day, the idols of the Gods are taken for a hold dip in the sea or ponds. The procession from the temples with the idols of Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and other Gods are brought for a holy dip followed by various rituals. Devotees from various places gather around these areas to take part in the rituals and invoke the blessings of the Gods. After the rituals, the Gods and Goddesses are taken back to the temple in a huge procession.

Many temples also perform Gaja-puja (elephant worship) and Ashwa pooja (horse). There is a strong belief among the devotees that taking a hold dip on this day will help get rid of all their sins.

What to do on Masi Magam…

Mrityu Sukta Parayanam - To Win Death and Protect Male Children

The Vedic mantra Mrityu Suktham gives the seeker more bravery and helps win over death. Chanting Mrityu Suktham begs Mrityu to begone and not harm the children or male heirs.

Sapta Nadi Pooja - Charges the Nadi and Removes Sins

Performing Poojas to the Sapta Nadis will draw the devotees closer to the spiritual nature. It will help remove the sins and rejuvenate the soul.

Mrityunjaya Yantra - To Death, Impart Fortune

Mrityunjaya Yantra keeps death at bay and helps swamp the fear of dying. Performing Mrityunjaya Yantra pooja will relieve the devotee of diseases,  phobias, evil spells, and dangers. This yantra bestows wealth, prosperity, fortune, and fame.

Kumbakeshwar Temple Puja - For Power and Blessings of All Gods

The ancient shrine Kumbakeshwar Temple is situated in Kumbakonam. There are 16 temples and 21 sacred wells. There is a belief that on Masi Magham, the Gods of these temples descend to the earth to take a ceremonial dip and praying to them on the day brings benefits.