December 2024 corresponds to Margazhi. Margazhi is the most devotional month: temples open before 4 AM for Tiruppavai and Tiruvempavai recitation, Vaikuntha Ekadasi opens the gate of heaven at Srirangam, and the Madras Music Season fills the sabhas, while weddings are set aside. Major observances: Vivah Panchami (Dec 6), Mokshada Ekadashi (Dec 11), Gita Jayanti (Dec 11). Day quality across 31 days: 2 highly auspicious, 3 favourable, 19 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Dec 11, Dec 26.
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