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Falgun
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Falgun or Phalgun (Bengali: ফাল্গুন; Assamese: ফাগুন; Nepali: फाल्गुण) is the eleventh month in the Bengali calendar[1] and Nepali calendar. This month is named after the star Uttorfalguni ( Uttôrfalguni). It marks the arrival of spring, the sixth and final season in Bangladesh, West Bengal, Nepal and Assam. The first of Falgun usually falls on 13 February of the Gregorian Calendar.[2]
Culture[edit]
Bangladesh[edit]
The first day of Falgun is celebrated as Pohela Falgun in Bangladesh,[3] the celebrations first took place in 1991 and where organized Fine Arts Institute of Dhaka University.[4] According to the latest revised calendar Falgun now consists of 29/30 days instead of 30/31 days and starts from 14 February instead of 13 February.
Nepāl[edit]
In Nepāl, Holi, known locally as Fāgu Purnimā (पुर्णिमा), falls during a full moon night of this month. In many parts of the country, especially in the urban areas, this day is celebrated by spraying colorful water-filled "pumps" (pichkari, पिचकारी) and colorful powders at each other. Traditionally, women wear yellow saris to celebrate this day.[5]
Observances marked (per official use in Bangladesh)[edit]
- Falgun 1 - Pahela Falgun
- Falgun 8 - Language Martyrs' Day and International Mother Language Day
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Bangabda - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
- ↑ "Nepali Date Converter". nepcal.com. Retrieved 2013-06-21.
- ↑ "Ushering in Pahela Falgun". The Daily Star. 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
- ↑ "Falgun Fest at DU: How it all began". The Daily Star. 2017-02-13. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
- ↑ "Nepali Calendar". nepcal.com. Retrieved 2013-06-21.
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