Marathi Falgun Mahina 2013 – Phalgun Month in Traditional Hindu calendar in Maharashtra

Phalgun Mahina, Falguna Maas, is the 12th month in a traditional Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra. Phalgun Mahina in 2013 begins on  March 12 and ends on April 10, 2013. Some of the important festivals and auspicious days include Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Amalaki Ekadasi, Holika Dahan, Holi Festival, Eknath Sasthi and Papamochini Ekadasi.

Sankashti Chaturthi monthly fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesh is on March 30 – Moonrise is at 9:51 PM – Indian standard time.

Phalgun Mahina Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha

Phalgun Mahina Marathi calendar 2013 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from  March 12 to March 27.

Falgun Month 2013 Marathi calendar Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from March 28 to April 10.

Phalgun Ekadasi
Amalaki Ekadasi – March 23
Papamochini Ekadasi – April 6

Phalgun Pradosh
Pradosh – March 24 - Pradosha
Pradosh - April 7 - Pradosh

The dates of important festivals in Falgun month are:

• Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti – As per English calendar is February 19 – As per Hindu Tithi the date is March 30.
• Holika Dahan – March 26
• Holi Festival – March 27
• Tukaram Beej – March 29
• Rang Panchami – March 31
• Eknath Sashti – April 1
• Madhukrishna Trayodasi – April 8

Purnima in Phalgun Mahina

Falgun Pournima or Full moon day is on March 27, 2013. The Purnima begins at 04:24 PM on March 26 and ends at 2:57 PM on March 27.

Amavasi in Falgun Maas

Falgun Amavasya or No moon day is on April 10, 2013. The Amavasi begins at 02:42 PM on April 9 and ends at 3:04 PM on April 10.

Please note that Falgun Maas in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India begins on February 26, 2013 and ends on March 27, 2013.

Phalgun Month in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka is similar to the Marathi Calendar.

Next month is the Chaitra Month in Marathi Calendar and the first day is observed as Gudi Padwa. Shaka Era 1934 begins from this day.