Margashirsha Laxmi Puja Guide: 2026 Dates, Vidhi & Vrat…
Margashirsha Laxmi Puja 2026: Dates, Guruvar Vrat, Vidhi & Significance
Margashirsha Month 2026 (Amanta Calendar) begins on November 25, 2026 and ends on December 23, 2026. The four auspicious Guruvar Vrat (Thursday) dates for Mahalakshmi Puja are November 26, December 3, December 10, and December 17, 2026.
People believe that by performing the Margashirsha Laxmi Puja, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu bless the devotee with immense wealth, comfort, and respect. This auspicious month, also known as Agrahayana, is considered the holiest in the Hindu calendar.
Lord Krishna himself declares in the Bhagavad Gita: “Masanam Margashirshoham” (Among months, I am Margashirsha). Observing the Mahalakshmi Guruvar Vrat is believed to be as powerful as the Vaibhav Lakshmi Vrat.
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Margashirsha Guruvar Vrat Dates 2026
The Laxmi Puja is primarily performed on every Thursday. Below are the dates based on the Amanta Calendar (followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and AP), which starts after Kartika Amavasya.
| Event | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Month Begins | Nov 25, 2026 | Wednesday |
| 1st Thursday | Nov 26, 2026 | Thursday |
| 2nd Thursday | Dec 3, 2026 | Thursday |
| 3rd Thursday | Dec 10, 2026 | Thursday |
| 4th Thursday (Udyapan) | Dec 17, 2026 | Thursday |
| Month Ends (Purnima) | Dec 23, 2026 | Wednesday |
In states like UP, MP, and Bihar, Margashirsha starts earlier, right after Sharad Purnima.
Dates: November 10, 2026 – December 9, 2026.
✨ Benefits of Margashirsha Vrat
Why do millions observe this fast? It is believed to bring holistic prosperity:
- 💰 Financial Stability: Removes poverty and debts.
- 💼 Business Growth: Clears obstacles in career and trade.
- 💑 Marital Harmony: Resolves disputes between couples.
- 🏠 Peace of Mind: Brings spiritual calmness to the household.
Margashirsha Laxmi Puja Vidhi
- Preparation: Clean the house and take a bath early. Wear clean yellow or red clothes.
- Kalash Sthapana: Place a wooden plank (Chowki) with a red cloth. Install a Kalash filled with water, coins, and betel nut. Place mango leaves and a coconut on top.
- Invocation: Place the idol of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. Invoke Lord Ganesha first.
- Offerings: Offer Kumkum, Haldi, Flowers, and the special Naivedya (Bhog).
- Katha: Read the Mahalakshmi Vrat Katha with devotion.
- Aarti: Perform the Aarti and distribute Prasad.
- Evening: Offer Bhog to the moon and break your fast with vegetarian food.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Margashirsha good for marriage?
Yes, marriages performed in this month are considered very blessed, leading to a peaceful and prosperous married life. Check the full Vivah Muhurat 2026 list here.
2. Can men perform the Margashirsha Laxmi Puja?
Yes, absolutely. Both men and women can observe the fast. It is especially auspicious if performed by a married couple together.
3. What food should be eaten during the fast?
Devotees typically consume fruits and milk during the day. One meal (vegetarian, without onion/garlic) is taken in the evening after the puja.
