Maghar

"Those who worship and adore God in Maghar, do not suffer the cycle of reincarnation ever again."(p135)
(photo:Prabhu Singh)

Maghar is a ninth month in the Nanakshahi calendar. A calendar system which govern the activities within Sikhism and is based from date of birth of the founder of Sikhi, Guru Nanak in 1469. This month coincides with November - December of the Western/Georgian/Julian Calendar and is 30 days long. The month starts on November 14 and the season during this month is most pleasant in Punjab where Sikhi first took root. Many tourists visit north India during Maghar and Poh, the next Sikhi month which start on December 14.

The Guru tells us that in the month of Maghar (November/December): "... those who sit with their Beloved Husband Lord are beautiful. How can their glory be measured? Their Lord and Master blends them with Himself. Their bodies and minds blossom forth in the Lord; they have the companionship of the Holy Saints. Those who lack the Company of the Holy, remain all alone. Their pain never departs, and they fall into the grip of the Messenger of Death. Those who have ravished and enjoyed their God, are seen to be continually exalted and uplifted. They wear the Necklace of the jewels, emeralds and rubies of the Lord's Name. Nanak seeks the dust of the feet of those who take to the Sanctuary of the Lord's Door. Those who worship and adore God in Maghar, do not suffer the cycle of reincarnation ever again. ((10)) " (SGGS page 135) .....More