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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.
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.
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