Krishna Chaturdashi—Shiva’s cosmic night and union with Parvati.
Sacred month
Phalguna
February – March
In depth
Phalguna closes the traditional year with Shiva’s great night and Holi’s fire-and-color alchemy—dissolution of fear, birth of joy.
Marks the end of the traditional Hindu year, celebrating cosmic dissolution, devotion, and joy.
Associated deities
Key days & festivals
Prahlada’s devotion triumphs; colors celebrate divine play.
Suggested practices
- Mahashivratri jagaran with bilva and night-long japa
- Holika Dahan with prayer to burn inner impurities
- Play Holi with restraint, inclusion, and gratitude
- Forgive and renew friendships as the year turns