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Phalguna

Phalguna

9.9
The twelfth month of the Hindu calendar that usually falls in February and March and has many festivals
  • noun
  • Indian
: Phalguna
  • The month of Phalguna usually corresponds to February and March in the Gregorian calendar.

Examples

  • Many traditional festivals are celebrated during Phalguna, including Holi.

  • In Phalguna, many people participate in religious rituals.

  • Farmers in India often prepare for the harvest as Phalguna approaches.

  • The festival of Holi is celebrated in Phalguna.

  • Farmers in India often prepare for the harvest as Phalguna approaches.

  • The month of Phalguna usually corresponds to February and March in the Gregorian calendar.

  • Many traditional festivals are celebrated during Phalguna, including Holi.

Synonyms

Phagun
vsPhalguna
  • Indian
9.9

The twelfth month in the Hindu calendar, usually in February or March

is the same month name but uses a different traditional spelling form

Surface Forms

Phalguna singular
Phalgunas plural

Etymology

Phalguna comes from Sanskrit, where the older form Phālguna is tied to the bright full-moon time and to spring flowers, so it suggests being 'full' or 'flowering'. So, Phalguna is the late winter/early spring month in the Hindu calendar, a time for festivals like Holi.