Falgun Month Starts: Dates, Do's & Don'ts

• Falgun month brings Holi, Maha Shivratri, auspicious events.
• Worshiping Lord Shiva, Moon, and Varun Dev is auspicious.
• Avoid meat, alcohol, negative thoughts; practice charity.

The month of Magh has finally come to an end and as per the Hindi calendar, this is time for the month of Falgun. Big festivals like Maha Shivratri and Holi

are celebrated in this month. Also, there are many auspicious times in the month of Falgun in which many auspicious works like marriage, mundan and housewarming can be done. Worshiping Lord Shiva in the month of Falgun is considered very auspicious, and during this time, by doing charity, one gets the blessings of the gods and goddesses.

Significance Of This Month

According to the scriptures, Moon was born in the month of Falgun. Therefore, worshiping the Moon in this month is considered very auspicious as it bring a number of benefits upon the people who do so. If there is Moon defect in a person’s horoscope then that person should worship the Moon regularly during this entire month. The festivals and observing of the fasts of the Falgun month are also said t bring a lot of positivity in one’s life and a happy atmosphere remains in the home.

Important Dates In This Month

• March 04 - Holi
• March 03 - Holika Dahan
• February 15 - Mahashivratri
• February 27 - Amalaki Ekadashi

What Should You Do And Avoid In The Month Of Falgun?

• Worshiping Lord Shiva in the month of Phalgun is considered extremely auspicious. During this time, one should offer water to the Shivling every day and chant the mantras of Shankar Ji during the worship.
• Along with this, it is also necessary to donate as per your capacity. It is believed that by donating in this month, one gets all kinds of happiness in life and the opportunities for monetary gains also increase.
• Serving cow is also important in this month.
• It is always better to avoid the consumption of meat, liquor and alcohol at all.
• Do not have negative thoughts towards anyone.
• Keep your house and temple clean.
• Make sure you worship Varun Dev in this month.

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