Significance and Importance of Masi Makam...........About Masi Makam:.......And this year
Masi makam is on....... 8th March, 2020.
Masi Makam is an important festival in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The festival falls in the Tamil Month of Masi (February – March). Makam is among the twenty-seven stars in the astrological system. Makam star in the Masi month usually falls on the full moon day and hence it is considered auspicious across South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry (Pondicherry) and Kerala.
It is one of the most powerful Full Moon day of the year since the moon aligns with Magha. It is the birth Star of the Kings and Ancestors. This event occurs only once a year and signifies the descent of heavenly beings to the earth. Masi Makam offers abundance and prosperity associated with the Full Moon and the Magha star. It gives an opportunity to acquire power and energy. Masi Makam is the most appropriate time to get rid of ego.
Legend.......
There are numerous legends related to Masi Makam. Each temple has a tale for celebrating Masi Makam. Legend has it that Lord Shiva appeared as a child before King Vallala of Tiruvannamalai who was an ardent devotee. The king was childless. Lord Shiva promised to perform his last rituals. He died on Masi Makam day and as promised Lord Shiva performed his last rites. Lord Shiva blessed the king that whoever bathes in the sea during Masi Makam will get ‘salvation.’ It is believed that every year Lord visits the sea to perform the last rites of the King Vallala.
Lord Shiva.......
In ancient times, several sages were arrogant. They ignored the Gods as they gained knowledge. Their egos grew immensely. The sages were over confident that they can guide human beings. They no longer needed the blessings of the Gods. Angry Lord Shiva decided to teach a lesson to sages. He took the form of a beggar. The sages did not recognise him and assumed that he was a devil. The sages misused their power and mantras. They sent a mad elephant to attack Lord Shiva. As the elephant was about to attack Lord Shiva, he immediately disappeared. Goddess Parvati was worried that the entire world would come to an end with the disappearance of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva killed the elephant and emerged by wearing the elephant's skin. It is known as "Gaja Samhara" Soon the sages realised their mistake and apologised to Lord Shiva.
Maha Makam is of great importance at the Adi Kumbeswaran temple in Kumbakonam. There is sacred tank called Maha Makam.
Rituals/ Celebrations:........
On this day the idols are taken to the seashore or ponds. Hence, the festival is also known as holy bath ceremony. Processions from different temples arrive at the sea with the idols of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Idols of Shakti are also brought to the sea. Pujas and other rituals are performed at the sea shore. Thousands of devotees throng the sea shore to offer prayer. The temple Idols are given a bath in the sea, pond or lake as per traditional rituals. Idols of Gods and Goddess worshipped in the Temples are carried in a big procession. In some temples, Gaja-puja (elephant worship) and Ashwa pooja (horse) are performed. The devotees take a bath in the sea with the belief that the holy waters wash away all the sins. The festival of Masi Makam appears very colourful and divine.....................................AND..............................
Makam is a star that has great potential both in material and in spiritual realms. Masi Makam is great time to receive Blessings from enlightened souls and also from your owm ancestors.
Masi Makam......The day to magnify royalty consciousness....
The day marked by the brightest star in Leo constellation, Makam, in the Tamil month of Masi is when special cosmic energy fills the earth plane that enables you to increase your abundance and help elevate the souls of your ancestors. This once-in-a-year event can help you magnify your prosperity and royalty consciousness, as the star energy of the day carries the qualities of a King. Masi Makam day also supports you to seek the blessings of your ancestors, as the presiding deity of Magha star is Pitris (ancestors).
Scriptural Significance Of Masi Makam......
According to the scriptures, when Brahma (Creator Archetype) understood Shiva’s plan to recreate the universe after destruction, he asked about the methodology to recreate the world. Shiva asked Brahma to fill a Kumba (pot) with Amrit (elixir) and the source energy for creating the world and place it at the top of Mount Meru. Brahma requested Shiva to begin his creation activity from the place named Kumbakonam (sacred temple city in Southern India), where he found the pot, on a Makam star day in the Tamil month of Masi. Hence, Masi Makam is an ideal day to wash away your painful karma and curses and start anew to lead a healthy life with the blessings of your ancestors.
Blessings of Masi Makam .....
According to sacred texts, offering your sincere prayers with flowers and prasadam on the day of Masi Makam can bestow the following benefits to you:
1. Help receive the blessings of your ancestors.
2. Enjoy good health, wealth and knowledge.
3. Help get rid of curses caused by mistreating priests and learned Vedic scholars.
4. Cleanse negative energy and fill your life with positivity.
5. Grant happiness and peace of mind.
The holy river/sea water can wash away your sins and bad karma (According to the mythology, on this day, River Goddess Ganga purifies all water sources)
J.KANNAN, M.Com, FIATA
"WE DON'T THINK TO BREATHE
WE BREATHE TO THINK"
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