MONTH 12: फाल्गुन

Phalguna Masa (February – March)

🌕 Full Moon in Purva/Uttara Phalguni

Phalguna is Month 12, the final month of the Vedic lunar year. It is a time of divine ecstasy, featuring Maha Shivaratri (The Great Night of Shiva), Holika Dahan, and the vibrant festival of colors, Holi.

☀️ Solar Transit (Sankranti): Meena (Pisces Ingress 330°–360°)

🌿 Season & Motion: Shishira Ritu (End of Winter) • Uttarayana

📖 Shastric Authority: "Shiva Purana — Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi is the divine union night of Shiva & Parvati (Maha Shivaratri)."

💡 Recommended Vrat & Niyama: All-night Maha Shivaratri vigil (Jagaran) & 4-Prahar Abhishekam, Holika Dahan bonfire ritual, playing color Holi.

🗓️ Major Festivals & Vrats in Phalguna Month

🌕 Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi

Vijaya Ekadashi

Fasting that grants victory (Vijaya) in endeavors; observed by Lord Rama before crossing the ocean.

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🌕 Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi

Maha Shivaratri

The Great Night of Shiva celebrating His cosmic Tandava dance and divine marriage to Parvati.

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🌕 Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi

Amalaki Ekadashi

Worship of the sacred Amla (Indian Gooseberry) tree, believed to house Lord Vishnu.

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🌕 Phalguna Purnima

Holika Dahan

Sacred bonfire ritual symbolizing the burning of demonic Holika and protection of devotee Prahlada.

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🌕 Phalguna Pratipada (Next Day)

Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi)

The grand festival of vibrant colors, joy, sweets, and divine forgiveness.

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🌕 Phalguna Purnima

Gaura Purnima

Appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the golden avatar of Radha-Krishna.

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MONTH 12: फाल्गुन

Phalguna Masa (February – March)

🌕 Full Moon in Purva/Uttara Phalguni

☀️ Solar Transit (Sankranti): Meena (Pisces Ingress 330°–360°)

🌿 Season & Motion: Shishira Ritu (End of Winter) • Uttarayana

📖 Shastric Authority: "Shiva Purana — Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi is the divine union night of Shiva & Parvati (Maha Shivaratri)."

💡 Recommended Vrat & Niyama: All-night Maha Shivaratri vigil (Jagaran) & 4-Prahar Abhishekam, Holika Dahan bonfire ritual, playing color Holi.

🗓️ Major Festivals & Vrats in Phalguna Month

🌕 Phalguna Krishna Ekadashi

Vijaya Ekadashi

Fasting that grants victory (Vijaya) in endeavors; observed by Lord Rama before crossing the ocean.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →

🌕 Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi

Maha Shivaratri

The Great Night of Shiva celebrating His cosmic Tandava dance and divine marriage to Parvati.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →

🌕 Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi

Amalaki Ekadashi

Worship of the sacred Amla (Indian Gooseberry) tree, believed to house Lord Vishnu.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →

🌕 Phalguna Purnima

Holika Dahan

Sacred bonfire ritual symbolizing the burning of demonic Holika and protection of devotee Prahlada.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →

🌕 Phalguna Pratipada (Next Day)

Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi)

The grand festival of vibrant colors, joy, sweets, and divine forgiveness.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →

🌕 Phalguna Purnima

Gaura Purnima

Appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the golden avatar of Radha-Krishna.

View Full Ritual & Katha Guide →