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Phulera Dooj 2024: Holi's advent is signified by the Phulera Dooj celebration. This sacred Hindu festival is observed annually on the second day of the Shukla Paksha of the Phalgun month, which comes between the festivals of Vasant Panchami and Holi. According to sacred Hindu beliefs, it is believed that Lord Krishna first played Holi with flowers instead of water. 

Additionally, it is believed that Lord Krishna got married to Radha Rani in the presence of Lord Brahma on this day. While Phulera Dooj is extensively observed throughout the nation, it is specifically celebrated with utmost reverence in the Braj region. This year, Phulera Dooj is being celebrated on 12th March 2024. Let us check out other relevant details further. 

Phulera Dooj 2024: Date And Shubh Muhurat 

- Phulera Dooj 2024 Date - 12th March 2024

- Shukla Paksha Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 10:44 PM, 11th March 2024

- Shuka Paksha Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 7:13 AM, 12th March 2024 

 It is belived that on the auspicious eve of Phulera Dooj, Lord Krishna plays with flowers and participates in the Holi festival. (Image Source: Canva)

Phulera Dooj 2024: Significance Of Phulera Dooj In Hinduism 

Astronomical calculations indicate that Phulera Dooj is a particularly fortunate day since every minute of it is known as "aboojh muhurat," or free from any "Dosha," or faults. As a result, during Phulera Dooj, any "muhurat," or hour, can be chosen for any auspicious ceremony, such as marriage. Phulera Dooj is the ideal day for anyone planning to launch a new business. In conclusion, the Phulera Dooj celebration represents how Lord Krishna returns all of the love and compassion that his devotees have shown him.

Phulera Dooj 2024: Celebrations Of Phulera Dooj 

- Large-scale celebrations honouring the god take place in the Braj area on a particular day.

- The idol or figure of Lord Krishna is set atop a vibrantly adorned mandap, and the temples are additionally embellished with lights and flowers.

- The idol of Lord Krishna can be seen getting ready for Holi by having a little piece of coloured fabric knotted around his waist.

- The coloured cloth is taken off following the fulfilment of the "Shayan Bhog" rite.

- On the day of Phulera Dooj, sacred food (special bhog), which includes pohas and other unique savouries, is prepared. First, the food is offered to the god, and then it is divided up into prasad and given to every devotee.

- "Sandhya Aarti" and "Samaj Mein Rasiya" are the two main rites carried out on this day.

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- Devotees engage in and reenact Krishna Leela and other stories from Lord Krishna's life in a variety of religious plays and events held at the temples.

- Some gulaal is also applied to the deity idol. Finally, the priests scatter gulaal, or colours, over everyone present in the temple.



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