Falgun Month-12 Moon Month | Hindu Calendar Margashirsha Month

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Falgun or Fagun is a colorful month. The weather is so good that it touches the hearts. Everything around looks scenic and beautiful. As per ancient scriptures the Moon is has special importance in this month.

Worshipping the Moon, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu are considered important in this month. During Falgun Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Sita are also worshiped. Falgun is the 12th Moon month or the last one and nature appears in a different perspective. During this month Goddess Shakti is also worshiped. This month is considered important scientifically as well as religiously.

A Native-born In Falgun Month

Those born in Falgun month are attractive, fair and good in conversation. They are fickle-minded. They do not pursue material comforts seriously, rather these natives involve themselves in charitable deeds. They earn money through sheer intelligence.

These native use make good use of their brains when at work. They take a keen interest in love. They are emotionally connected to their partners at all times. They possess all material and physical comforts. They also get opportunities to visit foreign countries often.

A special festive month of Falgun

Falgun month has a lot of religious significance. The popular Hindu festival of colours Holi is celebrated in this month. This month marks the start of a new beginning. Just as the sun shines after every dark night, a person starts a new beginning after going through several struggles and obstructions. Along with Holi several other festivals are celebrated in the Falgun month. These are Shivratri, Falgun Purnima, and Ekadashi.

Vijaya Ekadashi -

One this day Lord Rama defeated Ravana which is regarded as the victory of good over evil, hence this Tithi is called Vijaya Ekadashi.

Holashtak -

This is an eight-day period around Holi in which all auspicious activities are prohibited including marriages.

Holi -

Holi is associated with colors as also with nature. In this month, nature is abound with various colors that merge into one.

Mahashivratri -

The fourth day of Falgun is celebrated as Shivratri. On this day Lord Shiva is worshiped. According to Puranas, the beginning of the world started on this day. Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati were married on this day and hence they are worshipped. Shivratri comes every month, when it falls in the Falgun month it is celebrated as Mahashivratri.

Important points of Falgun Month

  • During this month a person should take great care of his diet.
  • Eat a normal and balanced diet.
  • Bathe in freshwater and avoid warm water, if possible then take a dip in the Ganga river.
  • Reduce the intake of rice, wheat and other whole foods. Consume raw and fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Keep yourself neat and clean, same should reflect in behavior also.
  • Stay away from tamasic food and drinks like non-vegetarian, deep fried food and alcohol.

    • How to do Rituals in Falgun month

  • Worshiping Lord Krishna with flowers and fruits.
  • Offer Bel leaves to Lord Shiva.
  • Offer musk perfume and pink color to the Lords on the Poornima of this month.
  • For financial and family prosperity offer Kumkum and sandal perfume to Maa Parvati and Maa Laxmi.