- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 01 Mar 2025 10:49 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Phulera Dooj 2025 Date: Celebrated particularly in northern India, Phulera Dooj honours Lord Krishna and Radha Rani. It kicks off the Holi festivities. The name "Phulera" comes from the Hindi word for flowers, which are central to the celebrations. People engage in joyful flower play, anticipating Holi's colourful happiness. The festival also commemorates Radha and Krishna's divine union, celebrating their love through vibrant festivities and flower-filled celebrations, spreading joy and colour. It's a time of love, laughter, and vibrant festivities. This year, Phulera Dooj is being observed on 1st March 2025.
Check out all the significant details regarding shubh muhurat, significance and rituals for this sacred event below:
Phulera Dooj 2025: Date And Time
- Phulera Dooj 2025 Date: 1st March 2025, Saturday
- Dwitiya Tithi Begins: 03:16 AM, 1st March 2025
- Dwitiya Tithi Ends: 12:09 AM, 2nd March 2025
Phulera Dooj 2025: Shubh Muhurat
- Abhijeet Muhurat: 12:08 PM to 12:56 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 04:40 AM, Mar 02 to 06:06 AM, Mar 02
- Tri Pushkara Yog: 06:35 AM to 11:22 AM
- Pradosh Kaal: 6:18 PM to 6:43 PM
Phulera Dooj celebrates Radha Rani and Krishna's divine union, symbolising love and devotion. It's a joyous festival honouring their eternal bond and the arrival of Holi. (Image Source: Freepik)
Phulera Dooj 2025: Significance
According to legend, Lord Krishna was preoccupied with his work, leaving Radha Rani feeling sad and neglected. Her unhappiness had a profound impact on nature, prompting Lord Krishna to visit her and lift her spirits. Upon meeting, Radha Rani and the gopis were overjoyed, and nature flourished once more. In a playful gesture, Lord Krishna plucked a flower and tossed it at Radharani, who reciprocated by throwing flowers back at him. The gopis soon joined in, and a vibrant flower-filled celebration took place.
This joyful event occurred on the second day of the Shukla Paksha in the Falgun month and has since been commemorated as Phulera Dooj. Considered an auspicious day, Phulera Dooj is often chosen for marriage ceremonies, as no muhurat (auspicious timing) is required. In fact, it's believed that Lord Krishna and Radha Rani tied the knot on this very day in the presence of Lord Brahma at Bhandirvan.
Phulera Dooj 2025: Rituals
The Phulera Dooj festival is a celebration dedicated to Radha Rani and Lord Krishna mainly observed in North India. Devotees worship Lord Krishna with devotion, seeking his blessings for a prosperous and happy life. They beautifully adorn their idols in their homes and play Holi with flowers as part of the rituals.
In Lord Krishna's temples especially in the Braj region, special events are organised on Phulera Dooj. The temples are decorated, and devotees gather from far and wide. The idol of Lord Krishna is adorned in white garb, seated under a colourful floral canopy and prepared for Holi celebrations.
Devotees participate in temple events, singing devotional songs and applying colours to Radha Rani and Lord Krishna's idols. Priests sprinkle colour on the assembled devotees, marking the festive occasion. The celebrations are particularly vibrant in Mathura and Vrindavan temples, making them a worthwhile experience. Some devotees also organise the marriage ceremony of Lord Krishna and Radha Rani at Bhandirvan or their homes and temples as a part of the rituals.
(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert in the relevant field.)