[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c8.61 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c8.61 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c8.61 - **Language:** English ### [c8.61](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.61) MĀGHA. A month (February). This is so called because it is closely associated with the constellation Maghā. This month is between the months of Pauṣa and Phālguna. Mahābhārata makes some statements about the importance of the month of Māgha. - [Previous: c8.60](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.60) - [Next: c8.62](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.62) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.61](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c8.61) · Pramāṇa