Phalguna Masam Festivals Dates in 2022 Telugu Calendar (February/March)
Phalguna Masam is the 12th month as per the traditional Hindu calendar. Phalguna Masam is the last month in traditional Telugu Hindu Calendar.Phalgun Masa in 2022 begins on March 3 and ends on April 1, 2022. Falgun Mahina in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India begins on Feb 17, 2022 and ends on March 17, 2022.
Phalguna Month in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka is similar to the Telugu Calendar.
During this month the weather is neither too cold nor too hot. The new change in nature can be seen commencing from Vasant Panchami till Phalgun Purnima.
Ramayana War started on Phalguna Bahula Padyami.The war between Lord Rama’s brother Lakshmana and Ravana Son Indrajith was started on Phalguna Bahula Ekadasi and ended on Phalguna Bahula Trayodasi.Ravana was killed on Phalguna Amavasya.Sri Raghavendra Swamy was born on Phalguna Sukla Navami.
Some of the important festivals and auspicious days include Amalaki Ekadasi, Holi Festival, and Papamochani Ekadasi.Sankatahara Chavithi monthly fasting dedicated to Lord Ganesh is on March 31 Moonrise is at 9:39 PM Indian standard time.
Some important festivals in Phalgun Masa are:
Holika Dahan – March 17
Holi Festival – March 18
Ranga Panchami – March 22
Amavasya in Phalguna Masa 2022: Phalguna Amavasya or No moon day is April 1, 2022 Time is from 12:23 PM on March 31 to 11:54 AM on April 1. The day marks the end of Shalivahana shaka era 1943
Poornima in Phalguna Masa 2022:
Falgun Purnima or Full moon day is March 18, 2022
The Purnima begins at 1:30 PM on March 17 to 12:47 PM on March 18.
Purnima Vrat is on March 17.
Holika Dahan March 17.
Holi play with colors is on March 18.
Phalgun Masa 2022 Shukla and Krishna Paksha:
Phalgun Masa 2022 Shukla Paksha or bright phase of moon in Telugu Calendar is from March 3 to March 18.
Phalgun Masa 2022 Krishna Paksha or dark phase of moon in Telugu Calendar is from March 19 to April 1, 2022.
Phalguna Masam Ekadasi
Amalaki Ekadasi – March 14
Papamochani Ekadasi – March 28
Phalgun Masa Pradosh:
Pradosh – March 15
Pradosh – March 29
Other Festivals in Phalguna Masam are:
Vijaya Ekadashi:
Vijaya Ekadashi Vrat 26th,27th February 2022 Saturday, Sunday
Vijaya Ekadashi Parana:
Vijaya Ekadashi on Saturday, February 26, 2022
On 27th Feb, Parana Time – 01:35 PM to 03:42 PM
On Parana Day Hari Vasara End Moment – 01:35 PM
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 10:39 AM on Feb 26, 2022
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 08:12 AM on Feb 27, 2022
Vijaya Ekadashi Parana:
Gauna Vijaya Ekadashi on Sunday, February 27, 2022
On 28th Feb, Parana Time for Gauna Ekadashi – 06:17 AM to 08:38 AM
On Parana Day Dwadashi would be over before Sunrise
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 10:39 AM on Feb 26, 2022
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 08:12 AM on Feb 27, 2022
Vijaya Ekadashi date as per ISKCON
Vijaya Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.
Maha Shivaratri:
Maha Shivaratri Muhurta:
Maha Shivaratri on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Nishita Kaal Puja Time – 11:45 PM to 12:34 AM, Mar 02 Duration – 00 Hours 49 Mins On 2nd Mar, Shivaratri Parana Time – 06:15 AM, Mar 02
Ratri First Prahar Puja Time – 06:03 PM to 09:06 PM Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time – 09:06 PM to 12:09 AM, Mar 02 Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time – 12:09 AM to 03:12 AM, Mar 02 Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time – 03:12 AM to 06:15 AM, Mar 02
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins – 03:16 AM on Mar 01, 2022 Chaturdashi Tithi Ends – 01:00 AM on Mar 02, 2022
Lord Shiva is worshipped on Maha Shivratri day. It is believed that Lord Shiva was born as Linga at midnight on this day.
Phulera Dooj:
Phulera Dooj Puja Time:
Phulera Dooj on Friday, March 4, 2022 Dwitiya Tithi Begins – 09:36 PM on Mar 03, 2022 Dwitiya Tithi Ends – 08:45 PM on Mar 04, 2022
Phulera Dooj is marked on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya in the month of Phagun in Hindu calendar.
Amalaki Ekadashi:
Amalaki Ekadashi Parana:
Amalaki Ekadashi on Monday, March 14, 2022 On 15th Mar, Parana Time – 06:05 AM to 08:30 AM On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment – 01:12 PM Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 10:21 AM on Mar 13, 2022 Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 12:05 PM on Mar 14, 2022 Amalaki Ekadashi date as per ISKCON
Amalaki Ekadashi is one of the twenty four Ekadashi vrats which are observed to seek blessing of Lord Vishnu.
Holika Dahan:
Holika Dahan Muhurta:
Holika Dahan on Thursday, March 17, 2022
Holika Dahan Muhurta – 09:06 PM to 10:16 PM
Duration – 01 Hour 10 Mins
Rangwali Holi on Friday, March 18, 2022
Bhadra Punchha – 09:06 PM to 10:16 PM
Bhadra Mukha – 10:16 PM to 12:13 AM, Mar 18
Holika Dahan during Pradosh with Bhadra
Purnima Tithi Begins – 01:29 PM on Mar 17, 2022
Purnima Tithi Ends – 12:47 PM on Mar 18, 2022
Holika Dahan After Hindu Midnight
Alternate Muhurta* After Hindu Midnight – 01:12 AM to 06:03 AM, Mar 18
Duration – 04 Hours 51 Mins
As per alternate Muhurta rule followed by Pandits of Banaras and others in North India, if Bhadra prevails beyond midnight then wait till Bhadra gets over and perform Holika Dahan after that.
On the eve of Holika Dahan huge bonfires are lit to commemorate the burning of the Demoness Holika, the sister of Demon Hiranyakashipu.
Holi:
Rangwali Holi | Dhulandi Timings:
Holi on Friday, March 18, 2022 Holika Dahan on Thursday, March 17, 2022
Purnima Tithi Begins – 01:29 PM on Mar 17, 2022 Purnima Tithi Ends – 12:47 PM on Mar 18, 2022
Holi is also known as the festival of colours. On this day people throw coloured powder and coloured water on each other.