The month of Phalgun has great importance in Sanatan tradition. This auspicious month, in which Mahashivratri, the holy festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, is celebrated, begins today, February 2, 2026, Monday. In Hinduism, the month of Phalgun is considered very auspicious and fruitful for the worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna, also known as Murli Manohar. What are the rules of worship, chanting, penance and worship of the month of Phalgun, which is dedicated to the worship of Shiva and brings new colors in life? Let us know in detail.
When will the month of Phalgun 2025 be celebrated?
According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Phalgun, which starts the day after Magha Purnima and comes before the Hindu New Year, will begin today, February 2, 2026, and end on March 3, 2026. Holika Dahan, which starts eight days before Holi, will begin on 24 February 2026, while Holika Dahan will be performed on the day of Phalgun Purnima, 3 March 2026.
What to do in the month of Phalgun?
Worship of Lord Krishna in the month of Phalgun is considered very fruitful. Therefore, throughout this month, one should worship Lord Krishna with proper rituals and chant his mantras as much as possible. To get the blessings of Lord Krishna, offer sandalwood paste to him daily.
On Mahashivratri, which falls in the month of Phalgun, worship of Shiva, Rudrabhishek and mental worship is considered very important. On this day, devotees should offer things dear to Lord Shiva, like Bel leaves, Shami leaves, Bhang, Dhatura etc. and perform Shiva Sadhana with full devotion and faith.
The month of Phalgun is the month of celebrating and sharing happiness, so spread happiness in this auspicious month of the season and do not hurt anyone.
What not to do in the month of Phalgun?
To earn virtue and maintain one’s spiritual energy in the month of Phalgun, one should strictly avoid eating tamasic (impure) food. One should not have any kind of hatred or malice towards anyone in the month of Phalgun.
In the month of Phalgun, eight days before Holi, during Holashtak, one should follow the related rules and avoid doing auspicious activities.
Stale food should not be eaten in the month of Phalgun.
What should be donated in the month of Phalgun?
According to Hindu beliefs, to attain virtue in the month of Phalgun, one should donate food, clothes and money as per one’s capacity and devotion. Donating pure ghee, sesame, mustard oil and woolen clothes is considered very important in this month.