Desi Month Phagan 2024
Phagan is a significant month in the lunar calendar. It is celebrated in North India. This month is Phalguna. It falls on February 25, 2024, and ends on March 25, 2024. It marks the start of spring. Phagan is marked by festivals and rituals.
Desi Month Phagan Calendar 2024
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| February 25 | Monday |
| February 26 | Tuesday |
| February 27 | Wednesday |
| February 28 | Thursday |
| February 29 | Friday |
| March 1 | Saturday |
| March 2 | Sunday |
| March 3 | Monday |
| March 4 | Tuesday |
| March 5 | Wednesday |
| March 6 | Thursday |
| March 7 | Friday |
| March 8 | Saturday |
| March 9 | Sunday |
| March 10 | Monday |
| March 11 | Tuesday |
| March 12 | Wednesday |
| March 13 | Thursday |
| March 14 | Friday |
| March 15 | Saturday |
| March 16 | Sunday |
| March 17 | Monday |
| March 18 | Tuesday |
| March 19 | Wednesday |
| March 20 | Thursday |
| March 21 | Friday |
| March 22 | Saturday |
| March 23 | Sunday |
| March 24 | Monday |
| March 25 | Tuesday |
Important Festival In Phagan
Holi
The most famous festival in Phagan is Holi, which is on the full moon. In 2024, Holi is on March 24. This colorful festival is known for its fun atmosphere. People splash each other with colors and water, symbolizing the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring. The festival starts with Holika Dahan, where bonfires are lit to burn away evil spirits.
Lathmar Holi
In Barsana and Nandgaon near Mathura, the traditional Lathmar Holi takes place about a week before the main Holi festival. In Lathmar Holi, women hit men with sticks, while the men protect themselves with shields. This celebration draws thousands of tourists and participants.
Basant Utsav
Basant Utsav, or the Festival of Spring. This festival, popular in Bengal and Odisha, involves wearing yellow and participating in cultural programs. Basant Utsav celebrates spring and youth.
Shigmo
The Shigmo festival is celebrated during Phagan in Goa. Shigmo is like Holi, but with parades, folk dances, and performances. It’s a show of Goa’s local traditions, myths, and colorful costumes.
