Hindu Vrat Calendar Of March 2021: Mark The Important Lunar Tithis Of March

Lunar Tithis of March: March is also known as the Phalgun month of the Hindu Lunar Calendar. Phalgun month is the 12th month of Hindu calendar and hence indicates an end of a lunar year. In April or the Chaitra month, Hindus celebrate the beginning of their new year. It is believed that Lord Govinda, a face of Lord Vishnu, is the presiding God of Phalgun month. Govinda etymologically means the protector of cows, lord of cows and the one who lifted the Govardhanagiri mountain with his little finger.

Important Lunar Tithis of March

Amavasya and Purnima in March: The phases of the moon is significant in Hindu religion and in Hindu calendar to mark auspicious days and the festivals. March 2021 will start with a full moon which will wane on March 13. On March 13, Hindus will celebrate Phalgun Amavasya or the new moon day, an auspicious and powerful day in Hindu religion. This waning phase of the moon is known as Krishna Paksha. This day is dedicated to the dead ancestors and the devotees mainly perform shraada and pray for the peace of the ancestors.

From March 14-15, Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of the moon will begin and on March 28, Hindus will celebrate Phalugna Purnima or the full moon day. This day marks the festival of Holika Dahan and on the next morning of Phalguna Purnima, Hindus celebrate Holi. From March 29-30, Krishna Paksha will begin again.

Mark the dates of all the Amavasya in the year 2021 here. 

Ekadashi in March: Ekadashi is the eleventh day of each of the two fortnights in a month. The first ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month will be celebrated as Vijaya Ekadashi on March 9. The second Ekadashi of the month in Shukla Paksha will be celebrated on March 25 as Amalaki Ekadashi.

Mark the dates of all the Ekadashi in the year 2021 here.

Pradosh Vrat in March: Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This Hindu vrat is observed on the Trayodashi tithi or 13th day of the Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. On March 10, Hindus will observe the 13th day of Krishna Paksha and first Pradosh Vrat of the month. And on March 26, Hindus will observe the 13th day of Shukla Paksha and hence the Shukla Paksha Pradosh Vrat too.

Find the dates of all the Pradosh Vrat in the year 2021 here.

Find the dates of all the festivals in March 2021 here: