The month of March is very important for those who believe in Hinduism. According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Phalguna ends in March, and Chaitra begins. Every year Hindu New Year begins with Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month.
Apart from fasting days like Chaturthi, Ekadashi and Pradosh, the month has major festivals including Mahashivratri, Gangaur, Phulera Dooj, Holi and Basoda.
It is said that Brahma started the creation of the universe in this month. So let’s have a look at the important fasts and festivals of the month of March.
March 01, Tuesday: Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is falling on 1st March this year. On this day you can fulfill your wish by worshiping Lord Shiva. Mahashivratri is observed every year on the Chaturdashi of the Krishna Paksha of Falgun month. According to the legend, Lord Shiva came to earth on the day of Mahashivratri and on this day Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati got married. As a result, this day is held in high esteem.
March 02, Wednesday: Falgun Amavasya
Falgun Amavasya will be on 2nd March 2022. It takes place on the next day of Mahashivratri. There is a rule that people are required to bathe in the rivers and make donations on this day. People do Pind Daan, Tarpan and Shradh for the happiness of ancestors. By doing this one gets freedom from Pitra Dosh.
March 03, Thursday: Falgun Shukla Paksha begins:
The Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Falgun month is starting from March 3. This day is the Pratipada date of Falgun Shukla.
March 04, Friday: Phulera Dooj, Ramakrishna Paramahansa Jayanti
The date of Phulera Dooj is March 04, 2022. Every year the festival of Phulaira Dooj is celebrated on the next day of Shukla Paksha of Falgun month. On this day, Lord Krishna and Radharani celebrate Holi with flowers in Mathura district. Holi preparations have started from today.
March 04, Friday: Ramakrishna Paramhansa Jayanti
This year Ramakrishna Paramhans Jayanti is falling on 4th March. Ramakrishna Paramhansa was the guru of Swami Vivekananda and a devotee of Goddess Kali. He was born on the next day of Shukla Paksha of Falgun month.
March 06, Sunday: Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi of Falgun month falls on 6th March 2022. Vinayaka Chaturthi fast is observed every month on the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha. Vighnaharta Shri Ganesh ji is worshiped on this day. This day marks the first Chaturthi of the March calendar.
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