Margazhi - Keshava

Month of Margazhi - Keshava

In the pantheon of the Supreme Sriman Narayana's twelve forms, the presiding Lord for the month of Margazhi is Keshava Murti.

Andal, in her Thirupaavai, mentions the name of Keshava Murti (the Lord of Margazhi month) in the last song (30th song) as the concluding name of the Lord in the entire Thirupaavai.

"வங்கக் கடல் கடைந்த மாதவனை கேசவனை"

“Vanga kadal Kadaitha Madhavanai Kesavanai”

Name: Keshava Murti

Month: Margaseersham/Margali

Skin color: Gold

Ayudhams (Divine weapons): Padma (lotus), Shankha (conch), Chakra (discus), Gada (mace) (Clockwise) or all four cakras in four arms.

Lakshmi’s Name: Shri

Tattva: Avyakta Tattva

Syllable of Gayathri: “ta”

Abhimana Devata: Chandra (the moon)

Among the 12 Adityas: Anshuman

Resides in our body: On the forehead

Meaning of the word Keshava:

1. Keshava – The slayer of the demon named Kesi.

2. Keshava – Kesha means hair, so it also means "He who has long, black, and beautiful hair."

3. Keshava - Ka (Brahma) + Isha (Lord Shiva) = meaning "The Lord of Brahma and Shiva."

Sri Keshavaaya Namah