December 2025 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: Mokshada Ekadashi (Dec 1), Gita Jayanti (Dec 1), Dattatreya Jayanti (Dec 4). Day quality across 31 days: 2 highly auspicious, 4 favourable, 15 mixed. Ekadashi vrats: Dec 1, Dec 15.
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