Falgun Month 2024: In Hinduism, the month of Phalgun is very significant. According to the Hindu Calendar, Falgun is the last month and corresponds to February and March on the Gregorian calendar. It is regarded as a month of happiness and pleasure. This month marks the conclusion of winter and the beginning of summer. Aside from the lovely weather, Phalgun Month delivers a plethora of festivities. This year, the Phalgun month began on 25th February 2024 and will end on 25th March 2024.
Falgun Month 2024: Start And End Date
Falgun Month 2024 Begins - 09:54 AM, 25th February 2024
Falgun Month 2024 Ends - 12:29 PM, 25th March 2024
Several significant Hindu festivals are observed during the auspicious month of Falgun. (Image Source: Canva)
Falgun Month 2024: Significant Festivals In Phalgun Maas
- Vijaya Ekadashi
- Maha Shivaratri
- Phulera Dooj
- Amalaki Ekadashi
- Govinda Dwadashi
- Holika Dahan
- Lakshmi Jayati
- Sita Navami
Falgun Month 2024: Interesting Facts About Phalgun Maas
- During this month, the Sun moves from Kumbh Rashi (Aquarius) to Meena Rashi (Pisces). It is also known as the month of Basant (spring season).
- According to legend, the Ramayana and Mahabharata took place in Phalguna month.
- During this month, all three avatars of Lord Krishna are worshipped: Bal, Yuva, and Guru Krishna.
- The last Purnima of the Hindu year is Phalguna Purnima, according to the Hindu calendar.
- Hindus commemorate Lakshmi Jayanti in the month of Phalguna. It is believed that on Phalguna Purnima at Samudra Manthan, Goddess Lakshmi was born.
- Mother Sita's birth anniversary is commemorated this month on Krishna Paksha Ashtami. On this day, Janka Maharaja discovered Sita Devi.
- Since Chandradev was believed to have been born in the month of Phalgun, this month is also dedicated to the devotion of Chandra Dev.
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