Aghan, the favorite month of Shri Krishna, has started, you will get virtue by doing these things, and avoid these mistakes.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The ninth month of the Hindu calendar, known as Margashirsha or Agahan, has started today, Thursday, November 6, 2025. This month will end on 4 December 2025. In Sanatan Dharma, this month is considered extremely sacred and virtuous, because Lord Krishna himself has said in Srimad Bhagavad Gita, “I am the leader among the months.” Because of this, this entire month is dedicated to the devotion of Krishna and is considered the most auspicious of all the months.

It is believed that by the devotion and good deeds done in the month of Margashirsha, a person’s sins are destroyed and he gets the special blessings of Lord Krishna. Let us know what we should do and what we should avoid in this holy month.

Do these 5 things in Margashirsha month:

1. Bathing in the holy river: There is great importance in taking bath in this month, especially in the river Yamuna. It is believed that Yamuna is the favorite of Shri Krishna, hence taking bath in Yamuna in this month brings blessings of God. If river bath is not possible, then take bath at home by mixing some Ganga water in the bath water.
2. Worship of Lord Krishna and Tulsi: This entire month is best for worshiping Lord Krishna. Worship Laddu Gopal, the child form of Shri Krishna, regularly, offer him yellow clothes, peacock feathers and basil leaves. Besides, worshiping Tulsi ji is also considered very auspicious.
3. Text of Srimad Bhagavad Gita: Since this month is the form of Krishna himself, reciting or listening to Geeta during this time is considered extremely virtuous. By doing this one gets freedom from all the problems of life.
4. Worship of conch: Lord Vishnu and Shri Krishna are very fond of conch. By worshiping the conch in the month of Margashirsha, Goddess Lakshmi resides in the house and positive energy is transmitted. Conch must be blown during puja.
5. Charity: In this month, donating food, clothes, ghee, oil or money as per one’s capacity is considered very beneficial. Lord Krishna is pleased by helping the needy.

Keep these things in mind, do not make these mistakes:

• One should avoid consuming tamasic food like meat, fish, egg, garlic and onion in this holy month.
• Stay away from any kind of intoxication and addiction.
• It is advised not to consume cumin in this month.
• Avoid thinking, speaking badly about anyone or insulting anyone.

Even these small measures taken with devotion in this one month can bring a big positive change in life and blessings of Lord Krishna can be obtained.