Phulera Dooj – Know When and Why is this Festival Celebrated?

As per the Hindu Panchang, the Dwitiya Tithi of Phalgun month’s Shukla Paksha is the day when Phulera Dooj is celebrated. This year, it will arrive on Tuesday, the 25th of February. The Tithi will begin from 23:16:40 on the 24th of Feb and remain valid until 01:39:36, of 26th February, 2020.

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What is Phulera Dooj?

It is considered to be a pious and holy festival. The celebrations of Phulera Dooj take place in almost every North Indian household. Those who are not much aware of this festival should know that it is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The linguistic meaning of Phulera in Hindi is Phool, which means flowers. It is believed that Lord Krishna plays with flowers and on the eve of this day, he takes part in some of the Holi festivities too. Since it is celebrated very shortly before Holi, most of the celebrations of phulera Dooj are associated with the festival of colours.

Phulera Dooj : Importance 

According to the predictions put forth by cosmic and planetary movements, this day is counted amongst one of the most crucial and auspicious ones. Let us take a look at the various significances of this festival.

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  • Phuleral Dooj is a primary festival of the Spring season.
  • No other day is more auspicious to eradicate the persistent problems of one’s love and marital life.
  • Phulera Dooj is also considered to be the “Abujh Muhurat” of the year. It has been said because it remains free from all kinds of inauspicious effects and Doshas. This day is perfect for organising pious activities like marriage ceremonies, property purchasing and many others. The best thing is one doesn’t have to keep waiting for the perfect Muhurat or seek any advice from any astrologer to commemorate an activity on this day.
  • Primarily, Lord Krishna is worshipped on this day.
  • If one lacks love and affection in his/her respective Kundlis, then it is recommended to worship Radha and Krishna together to remain at the receiving end of a prosperous love life.

If scholars of astrology are to be believed, then it is the perfect day to lay the founding stones of new activity or commemorate a holy function. Those who worship Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha with a devoted heart and mind, witness the inflow of unlimited love and affection in their respective lives.

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How Phulera Dooj is Celebrated – Rites and Rituals Observed on This Day

Like in the case of any other auspicious festival, natives wake on this day early and take a holy bath.

  • On this special day, Lord Krishna is worshipped. In most of the North Indian states, this festival is celebrated with great ace and vigour.
  • Devotees decorate the idols of various Gods and Goddesses in their houses as well as in temples on this day. The idols of Radha and Krishna are specially decorated with flowers.
  • Exquisite and grand functions remain the primary highlight of this day. People are seen applying Holi colours on the idols of Radha and Krishna and also on each other.
  • Temples are decorated with flowers and bright lights. As mentioned, idols of Radha and Krishna are exclusively decorated and kept on a colourful pedestal.
  • Along with this, perfume, vermilion and other colours are offered to both Radha and Krishna.
  • Items like white coloured sweets, Panchamrit and Mishri are distributed as Prasad.
  • After the offerings/Prasad is distributed, recite the “Madhurashtakam” or “Radha Kripa Kataksh”. Those who find it difficult to recite the above mentioned ones can simply chant “ Radhe Krishna” on this day.
  • Kirtans and Bhajans are sung so as to eulogize various Gods and Goddesses.
  • Once the Puja rituals are complete, you can donate some beauty products and receive the Prasad/offering.

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The devotees of Krishna consider this to be a very big day and they remain all pumped up to celebrate Phulera Dooj with great zeal and vigour. Some put colours on the idols of Radha and Krishna, while others get engaged in taking part in Bhajans and Kirtans. Phulera Dooj is the day when Lord Krishna won his love. Beliefs state that the more you shower your love upon Krishna, the more your love life will flourish.

Phulera Dooj : Things to Keep in Mind 

  • The evening time is considered to be the most auspicious to perform the Puja rituals on the day of Phulera Dooj.
  • Always wear clean and colourful clothes during the Puja.
  • If you are worshipping for the fulfillment of love related problems, then wear pink coloured clothes. Those who are willing to eradicate the problems of their marital life should wear yellow coloured clothes.

We wish you a very happy Phulera Dooj! Thankyou for staying connected with us!! 

 

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