Hindu Festivals in February 2023: Maha Shivratri, Somvati Amavasya and More

The month of February is here. In terms of the Hindu calendar, it is called the beginning of the month of Phalgun. India is a country of festivals, and there are many festivals every month. There are many significant festivals in February, including Maha Shivratri and Somavati Amavasya. These are observed via worshipping, fasting, etc. 

Two Ekadashi fasts named Jaya and Vijaya come in February. Apart from this, the biggest festival of February is Maha Shivratri. A special day for Mahadev, the God of Gods. It is said that the Shiva-Parvati marriage took place on the day of Maha Shivratri, and on this day, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of 12 Jyotirlingas. Temples are decorated across the country on this day. People anoint the Shivling with milk, curd, honey, etc.; datura, bhang, ber, and fruits are offered to Shiva. On this day, many devotees observe fasts wholeheartedly. It is said that fasting on this day brings unbroken good fortune. Unmarried girls also fast on this day in search of a suitable groom.

Holashtak also starts in the month of February. Holi is in March, and Holasht takes place eight days before Holi. This means Manglik and auspicious works stop for eight days before Holi. During this time marriage, marriage, shaving, etc., do not happen. Somvati Amavasya falls in February, on which Ganga bath and charity are important.

Let us know the complete list of major fasting festivals coming in February: 

February 1 – Jaya Ekadashi fast will be observed.

February 2 – Bhishma Dwadashi

February 5 – Ravidas Jayanti, Lalita Jayanti, and Magha Purnima fast will also be observed on this day.

February 9 – Sankashti Chaturthi

February 13 – Kalashtami, Kumbh Sankranti

February 17 – Vijaya Ekadashi

February 18 – Maha Shivratri, Pradosh Vrat is also observed on this day, and Shani Trayodashi is also celebrated.

February 20 – Somvati Amavasya fast and charity is great

February 21 – Phulera Dauj, the beginning of Holi. On this day, Lord Krishna and Radha played Holi of flowers.

February 23 – Vinayaka Chaturthi, fasting of Lord Ganesha, is observed.

February 27 – Holashtak begins. March 7 is Holi, and eight days before auspicious work is banned.