Aghan Month 2025: Why is the month of Aghan best for the worship of Lord Vishnu and Shri Krishna?

News Topical, Digital Desk : During Agahan or Margashirsha, the weather is calm and sattvic, making it easier for the mind to settle into devotion and spiritual practice. The scriptures emphasize the special importance of morning bathing, charity, lighting lamps, worshipping Tulsi, and regular Vishnu worship during Agahan. Any auspicious work done during this period is considered to be manifold fruitful.

Sacred time associated with Geeta Upadesh

The month of Agahan is considered Lord Krishna's favorite month because it is considered the time of the teachings of the Gita. According to tradition, Lord Krishna imparted the divine knowledge of Dharma, duty, and truth to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita during this month. Therefore, Margashirsha became a symbol of knowledge, self-realization, and the light of Dharma. The Lord himself said in the Gita, "Masaanam Margashirshoham," meaning, "Among the months, I am Margashirsha." This statement further reinforces the divinity of this month.

Best time for Vishnu worship

Agahan is considered a highly auspicious time to worship Lord Vishnu. Fasting, performing puja, and reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama every Thursday during this month are especially important. Doing so reduces restlessness, increases peace in life, and brings stability to the home. Because Lord Krishna is an incarnation of Vishnu himself, this month is considered especially dear to him.

A very fruitful time for charity

The scriptures describe the month of Agahan as the best month for charity. Donating food, clothing, lamps, or helping the needy during this period yields many times greater rewards. It is believed that giving during this month purifies the mind and satisfies both ancestors and gods. Therefore, this month is also known as the “time for accumulating virtue.”

What should be done in the month of Aghhan?

• Taking bath in the morning and worshipping Lord Vishnu with Tulsi leaves purifies both the mind and the environment.
• Regular chanting of the mantra “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or “Om Vishnave Namah” gives mental peace and positive energy.
• Keep a fast every Thursday and worship wearing yellow clothes, this strengthens the Guru energy and increases stability in life.
• Donating food, clothes and lamps to the needy is considered a very virtuous act in the month of Aghahan.
• Reading one verse from the Gita every day increases knowledge, self-confidence and spiritual power.

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