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Marathi Falgun Mahina 2026 – Phalgun Month in Traditional Hindu calendar in Maharashtra in 2026

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Phalgun Mahina, Falguna Maas, is the 12th month in a traditional Marathi calendar followed in Maharashtra. Phalgun Mahina in 2026 begins on February 18 and ends on March 19, 2026. 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 6, 2026 – Moonrise is at 9:39 PM – Indian standard time.

Phalgun Mahina Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Phalgun Mahina Marathi calendar 2026 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from from February 18 to March 3, 2026.
Falgun Month 2026 Marathi calendar Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from March 4 to March 19, 2026.

Phalgun Ekadasi
Amalaki Ekadasi – February 27
Papamochani Ekadasi – March 15

Phalgun Pradosh
Pradosh – March 1
Pradosh - March 16

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 6.
  • Holika Dahan – March 2
  • Holi Festival – March 3
  • Tukaram Beej – March 5
  • Rang Panchami – March 8
  • Eknath Shashti – March 9
  • Madhu Krishna Trayodashi – March 17
Purnima in Phalgun Mahina
Falgun Purnima or Full moon day is on March 3, 2026.
The Purnima begins at 5:56 PM on March 2 to 5:08 PM on March 3.
Purnima Vrat is on March 2.
Holika Dahan March 2.
Holi play with colors is on March 3.

Amavasya in Falgun Maas
Falgun Amavasya or No moon day is on March 19, 2026
Time is from 8:26 AM on March 18 to 6:53 AM on March 19.
The day marks the end of Shalivahana shaka era 1947

Please note that Falgun Maas in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India begins on February 2 and ends on March 3, 2026.

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 1947 begins from this day.