Phalgun (फाल्गुन): February-March

Phalgun crowns the Hindu lunar year with both deep meditation and riotous colour. Devotees conquer inner demons on Vijaya Ekadashi, chant all night on Maha Shivratri, and cast out negativity with the bonfire of Holika Dahan. Dawn breaks on Holi, turning streets into rainbows of love, before the playful after-glow of Rang Panchami. In between, Amalaki Ekadashi honours Vishnu through the healing amla fruit, making February–March a vibrant bridge into spring.