Phulera Dooj 2026: Phulera Dooj has special significance in Hindu religion. It is considered one of the most auspicious and ‘Abujh Muhurtas’ of the year. Celebrated on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month, this festival is a confluence of love, joy and devotion. Phulera Dooj has special significance especially in Braj.
But, there is some confusion regarding its exact date in the year 2026, when will Phulera Dooj be celebrated and what is its significance? Let us know in detail in this article.
According to the Panchang, Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month will start from the evening of 18 February 2026 and will end on 19 February 2026. In Hindu religion, festivals are celebrated on the basis of Udayatithi. so
The festival of Phulera Dooj will be celebrated on Thursday, 19 February.
There is no need to consult the almanac for any auspicious work on this day. This day is considered best for functions like marriage, mundan or housewarming.
There is a very special relationship with Radha-Krishna.
Phulera Dooj is directly related to Lord Shri Krishna and Radha Rani. According to mythology, once due to busy schedule Kanha could not go to meet Radha ji for a long time. Due to this, Radha ji became sad and due to her separation, the beauty of nature also started fading, the flowers withered.
When Shri Krishna came to know about this, he immediately went to meet Radha ji. With his arrival, nature blossomed again and Krishna plucked a blooming flower and threw it on Radha ji. After this Radha ji also threw flowers on Krishna. Within no time the cowherds and gopis present there also started showering flowers. It is believed that the tradition of playing Holi with flowers started from this day.
Holi starts from the day of Phulera Dooj in Mathura, Vrindavan and entire Braj region. In temples, Lord Krishna is decorated with flowers and flowers are showered on the devotees. Radha-Krishna are beautifully decorated in temples. A small colorful cloth is tied around the waist of the Lord, which symbolizes that he is now ready to play Holi. Special dishes are prepared on this day.
Why marry on Phulera Dooj?
In astrology it is considered a ‘defect free’ day. If the combination of planets in someone’s horoscope is not suitable for marriage, then they can get married on this day without any hindrance. This makes the month of Phalgun extremely auspicious for the beginning of married life. This maintains happiness in married life.
