# Masi Magam 2026: Date, Rituals and Significance

> Masi Magam is the full moon of the Tamil month of Masi, when the Magha star is on the moon.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/masi-magam

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Masi Magam is the full moon of the Tamil month of Masi, when the Magha star is on the moon.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

The deities of the temples are taken to the sea, river or temple tank for the holy bath. At Kumbakonam the Mahamaham festival comes every twelve years.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 A holy bath in the sea or a river.
2. 2 Step 2 Temple processions of the deities.
3. 3 Step 3 Charity and a fast by some.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Shiva • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Shiva · Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥

Om Namah Shivaya

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Shiva.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra