Marghashirsham or Margashira Masam – Dattatraya Jayanthi, Annapurna Jayanti are most auspicious festivals in this month.
Amant calendar is followed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Purnimant Calendar is followed in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar.
But all the festivals will fall on the same day as per Gregorian calendar.
For understanding more, read about Amant & Purnimant Calendars.
List of Festivals in Marghashirsha or Margashira Masam
| Amant Festivals | Purnimant Festivals |
| Vivah Panchami | Kala Bhairava Jayanthi |
| Gita Jayanthi | Utpanna Ekadashi |
| Mokshada Ekadashi | Vivah Panchami |
| Dattathreya Jayanthi | Gita Jayanthi |
| Annapurna Jayanthi | Mokshada Ekadashi |
| Saphala Ekadashi | Dattathreya Jayanthi |
| Annapurna Jayanthi |
Know more about 12 Hindu Months.