Phalgun Mahina, Falguna Maas, is the 12th month in a traditional Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra . Phalgun Mahina in 2024 begins on March 11 and ends on April 8, 2024. Some of the important festivals and auspicious days include Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, Amalaki Ekadasi, Holika Dahan, Holi Festival, Eknath Sasthi and Papamochani Ekadasi.
Sankashti Chaturthi monthly fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesha is on March 28, 2024 – Moonrise is at 9:39 PM – Indian standard time.
Phalgun Mahina Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Phalgun Mahina Marathi calendar 2024 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from from March 11 to March 25, 2024.
Falgun Month 2024 Marathi calendar Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from March 26 to April 8, 2024.
Falgun Month 2024 Marathi calendar Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from March 26 to April 8, 2024.
Phalgun Ekadasi
Amalaki Ekadasi – March 20
Papamochani Ekadasi – April 5
Phalgun Pradosh
Pradosh – March 22
Pradosh - April 6
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 28.
- Holika Dahan – March 24
- Holi Festival – March 25
- Tukaram Beej – March 27
- Rang Panchami – March 30
- Eknath Shashti – March 31
- Madhu Krishna Trayodashi – April 7
Purnima in Phalgun Mahina
Falgun Purnima or Full moon day is on March 25, 2024.
The Purnima begins at 9:55 AM on March 24 to 12:30 PM on March 25.
Purnima Vrat is on March 24.
Holika Dahan March 24.
Holi play with colors is on March 25.
The Purnima begins at 9:55 AM on March 24 to 12:30 PM on March 25.
Purnima Vrat is on March 24.
Holika Dahan March 24.
Holi play with colors is on March 25.
Amavasya in Falgun Maas
Falgun Amavasya or No moon day is on April 8, 2024
Time is from 3:21 AM on April 8 to 11:50 AM on April 8.
The day marks the end of Shalivahana shaka era 1945
Please note that Falgun Maas in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India begins on February 25 and ends on March 25, 2024.
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 1945 begins from this day.