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Masi Magha is a festival observed by the Hindus in the month of Magha, called also in Tamil Masi, corresponding to the English months Febraary-March, on a day when the asterism Magha (Leonis) holds sway. The day of observance of this festival will generally be the full-moon day of the month Magha referred to above. The deity piesiding over the Magha asterism is said to be Brihaspathi (Jupiter) considered by the people to bethe preceptor of the Gods also. Hence offering worship to him on this festive occasion is believed to confer on people all the desired-for boons, if it is done in the right way and in the right spirit.

There is a mythical statement that Iswara had his initiation at the hands of Sri Subrahmanyan in Swamimalai near Kumbakonam in the Tanjore district on this particular festive occasion. The famous place under reference is situated on the north bank of the river Cauvery (Kaveri) and the sacred temple itself is located on a little hillock.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Partial matches: Magam, Masi, Makam, Maci.

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