Dhanurmas is not merely a month. It is a portal into divine consciousness, a time when the heart becomes fertile soil to receive God’s grace. And among all the practices followed during this auspicious period, Dhanurmas Tiruppavai stands supreme - a garland of 30 exquisite verses (Pasurams) composed by Sri Andal, each one a lotus offered at the lotus feet of Sri Krishna.
But what makes the experience even more transformative is viewing Tiruppavai through the lens of Swami Mukundananda’s teachings - which emphasize inner purification, surrender, gratitude, devotional discipline, and transformation through divine love.
“Bhakti is not an act. It is a state of existence.” - Swami Mukundananda
The Dhanurmas Tiruppavai Daily Pasuram Schedule is not just a ritualistic calendar - it is a 30-day spiritual ascent, one step closer each day to divine realization.
The Spiritual Essence of Dhanurmas (Margazhi)
Dhanurmasam marks the celestial month of the Sun's transit through Sagittarius (Dhanus Rashi). This sacred period holds immense spiritual power. Sanskrit texts also refer to it as Chapa Mas, Kodanda Mas, or Karmuka Mas - names that point to the divine bow (Dhanus).
The Bhagavad Gita highlights this month's divine status. Lord Krishna declares in Chapter 10, Verse 35:
बृहत्साम तथा साम्नां गायत्री छन्दसामहम् |
मासानां मार्गशीर्षोऽहमृतूनां कुसुमाकर: || 35||
bṛihat-sāma tathā sāmnāṁ gāyatrī chhandasām aham
māsānāṁ mārga-śhīrṣho ’ham ṛitūnāṁ kusumākaraḥ
"Among months, I am Margashirsha" ("मासानां मार्गशीर्षोहम्"). This statement establishes Dhanurmasam as the ultimate month for devotional practices.Dhanurmasam is a chance for devotees to strengthen their spiritual bond through dedicated practice and devotion at this sacred time.
Andal herself begins the Tiruppavai by highlighting Margazhi as a month of brilliant spiritual radiance:
“Each day of this month is filled with intellectual brilliance just like the bright full moon.”
This reflects Swamiji’s teaching:
“A pure mind perceives God effortlessly. Festivals and vratas are tools to purify the mind.”
Thus, Dhanurmas Tiruppavai becomes a structured spiritual sadhana, ideal for seekers who wish to experience deeper devotion.
Dhanurmas Tiruppavai : 30-Day Pasuram Schedule
The practical observance of Dhanurmasam revolves around Tiruppavai's sacred verses recited systematically. Devotees who want to follow this sacred tradition in 2025 can benefit from proper scheduling and practice methods that will make their spiritual experience better.
How to follow one pasuram per day
Dhanurmasam vratham follows a simple yet meaningful pattern. You recite one pasuram each day throughout the month. The final pasuram gets recited on Makara Sankranti (Thai 1). Brahma Muhurtam, before sunrise, works best for this practice. Devotees should let each verse's essence guide them throughout their day - just as you start a car in the morning and drive it to experience its true purpose.
Tips for chanting at home
A dedicated space with the Lord's image helps create a meaningful home practice. This setup will help you concentrate better. You can learn through online videos, dedicated classes, or guidance from knowledgeable practitioners. Sweet Pongal, Kara Pongal, or Pulihora offered as prasadam complete the ritual. This approach transforms chanting into a complete devotional experience.
Temple vs. home recitation
Temple recitations differ from home practices with their time-honored traditions. Tiruppavai takes the place of regular Suprabhatam during Dhanurmasam in many Vaishnavite temples. Devotees can participate whatever their background - devotion is the only requirement to recite Thiruppavai. Both settings have their unique benefits and lead to divine grace.
Printable or digital schedule options
Many websites now provide day-by-day Tiruppavai calendars that match each pasuram with its corresponding Margazhi date. Digital resources include audio recordings and lyrics in Tamil and English. These tools help beginners who aren't familiar with Tamil or proper pronunciation.
| Daily Theme & Reflection | Margazhi / Thai Date (2025–2026) | Pasuram Name | Main Ritual Focus | Recommended Time | Home Practice Tips | Temple Practice Notes | Prasadam Suggestion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Pasuram 1: Beginning the Vratham | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 16 Dec 2025 | “Margazhi Thingal” | Beginning the vow | Brahma Muhurtam | Set intention | Replaces Suprabhatam | Sweet Pongal |
| Day 2 – Pasuram 2: Rules of the Vratham | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 17 Dec 2025 | “Vaiyatthu Vazhveergal” | Universal participation | Brahma Muhurtam | Use guided videos | Traditional chanting | Kara Pongal |
| Day 3 – Pasuram 3: Vamana Avatar Blessings | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 18 Dec 2025 | “Ongi Ulagalandha” | Praising Trivikrama | Before sunrise | Focus on meaning | Community chanting | Pulihora |
| Day 4 – Pasuram 4: Calling the Rain God | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 19 Dec 2025 | “Aazhi Mazhai Kanna” | Prayer for prosperity | Before sunrise | Light lamp | Rain rituals | Sakkarai Pongal |
| Day 5 – Pasuram 5: Devotional Service | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 20 Dec 2025 | “Maale Manivanna” | Seeking acceptance | Morning | Offer flowers | Special alankaram | Daddojanam |
| Day 6 – Pasuram 6: Awakening the First Gopi | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 21 Dec 2025 | “Pullum Silambina” | Nature awakening | Early morning | Quiet environment | Bells sound | Sakkarai Pongal |
| Day 7 – Pasuram 7: Churning Sound Reminder | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 22 Dec 2025 | “Keezh Vaanam” | Celebrating grace | Before sunrise | Slow chanting | Large groups | Ven Pongal |
| Day 8 – Pasuram 8: Joyful Gopi Awakens | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 23 Dec 2025 | “Kizhakke Senna” | Inviting a friend | Morning | Practice pronunciation | Temple processions | Curd Rice |
| Day 9 – Pasuram 9: The Jewel Palace Gopi | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 24 Dec 2025 | “Thoomani Maadathu” | Inner purification | Sunrise | Clean space | Tulasi prasadam | Lemon Rice |
| Day 10 – Pasuram 10: Wise Devotee Awakens | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 25 Dec 2025 | “Noopura Gangai” | Divine beauty | Morning | Soft music | Alankara darshan | Chitrannam |
| Day 11 – Pasuram 11: Golden Creeper Gopi | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 26 Dec 2025 | “Kaari Maathi” | Gratitude | Brahma Muhurtam | Reflect on blessings | Melodic chanting | Payasam |
| Day 12 – Pasuram 12: Sister of Devoted Gopal | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 27 Dec 2025 | “Kanaitthu Ilam Kattru” | Removing obstacles | Early morning | Visualize positivity | Temple drums | Sambar Rice |
| Day 13 – Pasuram 13: Lotus-Eyed Gopi | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 28 Dec 2025 | “Pallandu Isaipare” | Offering protection | Morning | Deep devotion | Pallandu recital | Vadai |
| Day 14 – Pasuram 14: Gopi of Sweet Speech | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 29 Dec 2025 | “Oru Neramum” | Unity | Before sunrise | Family chanting | Group sessions | Sweet Aval |
| Day 15 – Pasuram 15: Playful Dialogue Gopi | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 30 Dec 2025 | “Ellu El” | Commitment | Morning | Review meaning | Upanyasams | Sakkarai Pongal |
| Day 16 – Pasuram 16: The Gatekeepers | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 31 Dec 2025 | “Naaraayana” | Calling Narayana | Brahma Muhurtam | Use incense | Tulasi distribution | Puliyodarai |
| Day 17 – Pasuram 17: Awakening Nanda & Yashoda | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 1 Jan 2026 | “Ambara Maidu” | Ritual descriptions | Sunrise | Water offering | Special arati | Chakkara Pongal |
| Day 18 – Pasuram 18: Invoking Nappinnai | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 2 Jan 2026 | “Undhu Madhakaal” | Seeking worthiness | Morning | Face east | Deep chanting | Kara Pongal |
| Day 19 – Pasuram 19: Krishna on Ivory Bed | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 3 Jan 2026 | “Kuthuvilakkeriya” | Welcoming divine light | Before sunrise | Light lamp | Deepa aradhana | Pongal |
| Day 20 – Pasuram 20: Requesting Divine Tools | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 4 Jan 2026 | “Muppaththumoovar” | Honoring saints | Sunrise | Read commentary | Azhwar honors | Sweet Rice |
| Day 21 – Pasuram 21: Overflowing Devotion | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 5 Jan 2026 | “Etra Kalangal” | Praising generosity | Morning | Offer fruit | Fresh flowers | Fruit Prasadam |
| Day 22 – Pasuram 22: Ego-free Surrender | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 6 Jan 2026 | “Angan Ma Jnalam” | Awakening the divine | Brahma Muhurtam | Strong focus | Nadaswaram | Milk Payasam |
| Day 23 – Pasuram 23: Krishna as a Lion | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 7 Jan 2026 | “Maruththuva” | Calling Krishna | Morning | Gentle tone | Mridangam | Ven Pongal |
| Day 24 – Pasuram 24: Blessing His Lotus Feet | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 8 Jan 2026 | “Andri Ivvulagam” | Krishna as refuge | Sunrise | Quiet atmosphere | Tulasi garlands | Sakkarai Pongal |
| Day 25 – Pasuram 25: Krishna’s Divine Mothers | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 9 Jan 2026 | “Oruthi Maganaai” | Childhood of Krishna | Brahma Muhurtam | Child-Krishna image | Krishna alankaram | Butter |
| Day 26 – Pasuram 26: Asking for Divine Gifts | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 10 Jan 2026 | “Maale! Manivanna!” | Deep devotion | Morning | Fresh flowers | Tulasi archana | Rava Kesari |
| Day 27 – Pasuram 27: Krishna Grants Everything | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 11 Jan 2026 | “Koodarai Vellum” | Divine victory | Before sunrise | Joyful chanting | Sweet pongal | Sweet Pongal |
| Day 28 – Pasuram 28: Asking Forgiveness | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 12 Jan 2026 | “Karavaigal” | Cowherd scenes | Morning | Visualize scenes | Cow décor | Curd Rice |
| Day 29 – Pasuram 29: Eternal Longing | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 13 Jan 2026 | “Iraivanaay” | Humility | Sunrise | Silent reflection | Soft chanting | Lemon Rice |
| Day 30 – Pasuram 30: Phala Shruti | Reflection: A moment to meditate on Andal’s devotion and Krishna’s grace. | 14 Jan 2026 (Thai 1 – Sankranti) | “Vanga Kadal Kadaintha” | Grand conclusion | Sunrise | Thanksgiving prayers | Major celebrations | Festival Prasadam |
Key Takeaways
Dhanurmasam 2025 offers a powerful spiritual opportunity through the systematic recitation of Thiruppavai, connecting devotees to ancient traditions while providing practical guidance for modern practice.
• Dhanurmasam 2025 runs from December 16, 2025 to January 13, 2026 - worship during this sacred month equals 1000 years of regular devotion according to scriptures.
• Follow one Thiruppavai verse daily during Brahma Muhurta (96 minutes before sunrise) for maximum spiritual benefit and divine connection.
• Andal's 30 pasurams follow a structured journey - from preparation (verses 1-5) to community awakening (6-15) to divine praise and blessings (21-30).
• Home practice requires dedicated space and consistent timing - combine with Thiruvempavai and Thiruppalliezhchi for comprehensive spiritual experience.
• The practice transcends mere ritual through sincere devotion - like Andal's garlands, our offerings become precious through heartfelt dedication rather than perfection.
This ancient practice transforms ordinary devotional acts into extraordinary spiritual experiences, making Dhanurmasam a divine gift accessible to all seekers regardless of background or experience level.
FAQs
1. What is Dhanurmas Tiruppavai?
Dhanurmas Tiruppavai refers to the devotional recitation of Andal’s 30 Pasurams during the sacred month of Margazhi. Each Pasuram carries deep spiritual symbolism and guidance for a divine-centered life.
2. When does Dhanurmasam 2025 begin and end?
Dhanurmasam 2025 starts on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, and continues until January 13, 2026. It begins with Dhanu Sankramana and concludes with Makara Sankranti.
3. Why is Tiruppavai chanted for 30 days?
Because Andal composed 30 verses - one for each day - forming a complete spiritual journey from intention to surrender.
4. What benefits are associated with chanting Tiruppavai?
- Purification of the mind
- Divine grace
- Removal of obstacles
- Increased devotion
- Harmonizing relationships
- Blessings of prosperity (as Andal describes in Pasuram 3)
5. What is the main message of Tiruppavai?
Surrender (Śaraṇāgati), devotion, humility, and the pursuit of divine union—mirroring Swami Mukundananda’s fundamental teachings.
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