Margashirsha Shankh Puja 2025: Significance, Rituals, and Mantras to Please Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
Margashirsha Shankh Puja 2025: In Sanatan Dharma, the month of Margashirsha (Agahan) is considered one of the most sacred and auspicious periods of the year. This holy month is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu, and the worship of the Shankh (conch shell) holds special spiritual significance during this time.
It is believed that performing Shankh Puja with devotion and proper rituals in the Margashirsha month not only pleases Lord Vishnu but also invites Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings, ensuring peace, prosperity, and stability in the home.
According to the Hindu calendar, the Margashirsha month in 2025 begins on November 6, 2025, and will conclude on December 4, 2025. Let’s understand the spiritual importance of Shankh Puja, its essential items, and the mantra that should be chanted during this holy month.
Significance of Shankh Puja in Margashirsha Month
Connection with Lord Krishna
The month of Margashirsha is especially dear to Lord Krishna. According to the scriptures, worshipping any conch during this period is equivalent to worshipping Lord Krishna’s divine Panchajanya Shankh. It is said that those who offer prayers to the conch with devotion during this month have their desires fulfilled and receive divine grace.
One of the Fourteen Gems from Samudra Manthan
As mentioned in the Vishnu Purana, the Shankh is among the 14 precious gems that emerged during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean). The conch is believed to hold the essence of sacred pilgrimage sites within it, and the water kept inside a Shankh is considered as holy as Ganga Jal. Offering this water to Lord Vishnu brings purity, peace, and blessings.
Symbol of Goddess Lakshmi
The Shankh is also regarded as the brother of Goddess Lakshmi, since both originated from the ocean. Among all types, the Dakshinavarti Shankh (right-handed conch) is considered to represent Goddess Lakshmi herself.
Performing Shankh Puja during the month of Margashirsha brings wealth, prosperity, and happiness to the household by pleasing the Goddess of fortune.
Moksha for Ancestors
It is believed that performing abhishek (ritual bathing) of Lord Vishnu using a conch filled with holy water during this month grants peace and salvation (moksha) to one’s ancestors. It is also said to bless the family with growth and divine protection.
Source of Positive Energy
The sound of the Shankh is considered highly auspicious. Blowing it purifies the atmosphere, removes negative energies, and fills the home with divine vibrations and positivity.
The Pearl Shankh for Prosperity
Keeping a Moti Shankh (pearl conch) in your locker or wealth area is believed to attract prosperity. Place unbroken rice inside the conch, wrap it in a white cloth, and store it in the place where you keep your valuables — it is said to bring continuous financial growth.
Donating a Shankh
Offering a Shankh to a Vishnu temple during the Margashirsha month is considered very auspicious. This act of devotion helps remove financial troubles and brings peace and progress in life.
Abhishek with Ganga Jal and Saffron
To receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, mix Ganga Jal (holy water) and saffron in a Dakshinavarti Shankh, and perform abhishek (ritual bathing) of the Goddess. This ritual is believed to bring lasting happiness, purity, and abundance in life.
Powerful Mantra for Shankh Puja
During Shankh Puja, devotees should chant the following mantra to invoke divine blessings:
“Om Shri Shankhaya Namah”
or
“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
Chanting these mantras with devotion purifies the heart, brings spiritual elevation, and strengthens the connection with Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
The Margashirsha month is a period of deep spiritual energy, faith, and divine connection. Worshipping the Shankh during this sacred time not only pleases Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi but also enhances positivity, wealth, and purity in one’s life.
As the sound of the conch resonates, it carries away negativity and fills the home with divine peace — marking the true essence of Margashirsha Bhakti.
