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Masi Magam is a major Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Masi month (Feb-Mar), specifically when the Magha star (Nakshatra) is in alignment. Held on March 3, 2026, it involves grand processions where temple deities are brought to seashores, rivers, or tanks for a ritualistic bath (theerthavari) to cleanse sins and bestow blessings. Key Details of Masi Magam: Significance: It is believed that on this day, celestial beings descend to earth, and taking a dip in sacred waters washes away sins, fostering a prosperous life. Rituals: Deities are carried in grand processions to water bodies. Devotees also take holy dips, similar to the rituals observed at the Mahamaham tank in Kumbakonam. Key Locations: Celebrations are prominent in Puducherry, Kumbakonam, and along the Tamil Nadu coastline, including Chennai's Marina Beach. Legend: The festival is linked to Lord Shiva fulfilling a promise to King Vallala by performing his last rites and blessing those who bathe in the sea on this day.