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	MantraOnNet.com : Holi
		According to this purnimanta reckoning, Phalguna purnima was the last day of the year and the new year heralding the Vasanta-rtu (with spring starting from next day).
		On the night of Phalguna Purnima, it is set alight in a simple ceremony with the Raksoghna Mantras of the Rig Veda being sometimes chanted to ward off all evil spirits.
		Instead of the gay and frenzied celebrations that are witnessed elsewhere in the country, Bengal observes this festival in a quiet and dignified manner as Dolapurnima or Dolayatra (the festival of the swing).
	www.mantraonnet.com /holi.html (1317 words)

	Holi - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		An important Hindu spring festival and, in western India where it is connected with the wheat harvest, a harvest festival.
		Holi, an important Hindu spring festival and, in western India where it is connected with the wheat harvest, a harvest festival.
		Holi begins at the time of the spring harvest (the full moon of Phalguna) and is often associated with stories of the demoness Holika.
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Holi.html (166 words)

	The Mahabharata, Book 3: Vana Parva: Kairata Parva: Section XXXIX
		Phalguna, at the sight of the enemy seeking to slay him, took up the Gandiva and a number of arrows resembling snakes of virulent poison.
		Then, O Bharata, Phalguna, thus pressed by the god of the gods, with limbs, besides, bruised and mangled, became incapable of motion and was almost reduced to a ball of flesh.
		Vaisampayana continued, "Phalguna then beheld him--Mahadeva--that god of blazing splendour-that wielder of the Pinaka-that one who had his abode on the mountains (of Kailasa)--accompanied by Uma.
	www.sacred-texts.com /hin/m03/m03039.htm (1937 words)

	Shigmo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		According to the Gazetteer of India, Union Territory: Goa, Daman and Diu (1979), the Dhakto Shigmo is generally celebrated by "agriculturists, the labour class and rural population while (the) Vodlo Shigmo is celebrated by all the classes coming together".
		In the New Conquests, the Vodlo Shigmo is mostly celebrated and commences with the Holi Pournima (full-moon day of the month of Phalguna) and continues for five days.
		It is held in honour of Damodar, the local deity of Margao town in South Goa, and commences on the seventh day of the second fortnight of the Indian month of Phalguna.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shigmo (613 words)

	The Music Magazine - India's hit music e-zine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		H Phalguna, who gave up a career in civil engineering to pursue his passion for sugama sangeeta, runs Hombale Pratibha Ranga, an organisation that scouts for new talent and presents them on stage.
		This is the first ever magazine devoted to sugama sangeeta, and Phalguna hopes to build up a subscriber list of at least 2,000 in the next six months.
		Once they are comfortable with accompanists and mike techniques, Phalguna organises for them a stage show at a venue like Ravindra Kalakshetra.
	www.themusicmagazine.com /hombale.html (346 words)

	MantraOnNet.com: 10th & 11th Phase Vrats
		Such an Ekadashi occurring in the month of Phalguna and marked by the asterism Pushya, is also known as a Vijaya Tithi, and is held as possessed of millions and millions of virtues.
		A man, by worship- ping the god Vishnu on the day of the eleventh phase of the moon's wane or increase, becomes wealthy, begets children, and is graced with a residence in the region of Vishnu after death.
		The Mantra with which the worship should be conducted runs as "Om obeisance to the god who is the son of Vasudeva." The man who practises this vow of Til Dvadashi, ascends heaven with the souls of all his friends and relation.
	www.mantraonnet.com /fasts/10-11-phase-fasts.html (906 words)

	Mathura Festivals Page
		Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalguna (Feb-March).
		This festival is celebrated on the tenth day (dasami) of the month of Phalguna (Feb-March).
		From the roof of the temple; basketfuls of colored powder are emptied on participants and onlookers, creating a thick haze of colors.
	mathura.nic.in /festival.htm (434 words)

	HOLI - udupipages.com
		As the spring warms the landscape, India cuts loose for Holi, a festival of hi-jinx and general hilarity.
		Kudubi dancers do not return home till the end of the five-day festival, whereas Marathis, who are not so rigid in their tradition, do return home every evening and start off the next morning.
		The dance, commenced on Phalguna Shuddha Dashami, continues for five days and comes to an end on the full moon day (Holi Hunnime).
	www.udupipages.com /home/festival/holi.html (935 words)

	Gateway to Sikhism :The Sikh Festivals: Holla Mohalla
		Holla Mohalla is a Sikh festival celebrated in the month of Phalguna, a day after Holi.An annual festival held at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, Hola Mohalla was started by the tenth Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh, as a gathering of Sikhs for military exercises and mock battles on the day following the festival of Holi.
		It reminds the people of valour and defence preparedness, concepts dear to the Tenth Guru who was at that time battling the Mughal empire.
		Holla Mohalla is celebrated in the month of Phalguna a day after Holi.
	allaboutsikhs.com /way/holamohalla.htm (476 words)

	Mana Sanskriti (Our Culture), Issue 74 supplemet 2
		The ketaki flower too was banned from being used as an offering for any worship, as she had testified falsely.
		Since it was on the 14th day in the dark half of the month of Phalguna that Shiva first manifested himself in the form of a linga, the day is especially auspicious and is celebrated as Mahashivratri.
		According to Kannassa Ramayana, Brahma was born in the lotus that originated from the navel of Sri Maha Vishnu.
	www.vepachedu.org /manasanskriti/sivaratri.html (3249 words)

	Total phenol profile in some rice varieties in relation to infestation by Asian rice gall midge Orseolia oryzae ...
		Phalguna variety registered significantly higher levels of phenol as compared to TN1 only on day 3 after infestation.
		In the second set, there was a clear trend of increase in phenol levels in all the three resistant RI lines, viz.
		The tissue necrosis as part of HR is noted in Phalguna, a HR+ type donor, between day 3 and day 5 after infestation by gall midge biotype 1
	www.ias.ac.in /currsci/jun25/articles21.htm (1555 words)

	The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva: Ghatotkacha-badha Parva: Section CLXXXII
		Upon Partha's slaughter by means of that dart, all the Srinjayas and the Pandavas would have been slain.
		It was for this that he did not hurl the dart at Pandu's son, owning white steeds.
		As long as I could not baffle that means of Phalguna's death, I had neither sleep, nor joy in my heart, O foremost of warriors!
	www.sacred-texts.com /hin/m07/m07179.htm (1308 words)

	Festival of IndiaJew Festival (PESSAH)
		Celebrated on the new moon night in the month of Phalguna, this Hindu festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
		iterally 'the great night of Shiva', celebrated on the moonless night of the month of Phalguna, which is fourteenth day in the dark half, this festival is specially dedicated to Shiva, the destroyer.
		Since it was on the 14th day in the dark half of the month of Phalguna that Shiva first manifested himself in the form of a linga, the day is specially auspicious and is celebrated as Mahashivaratri.
	www.bsu.edu /classes/magrath/205s02/shivarat.html (1432 words)

	Answer 13 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		I will briefly tell you about some of the important festivals and fasts which are commonly observed by Hindus.
		Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated in the spring on the full moon (purnima) day of the month of Phalguna.
		Shivaratri, the wedding celebration of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, takes place on the 14th day of the dark half of the month of Phalguna and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva.
	www.hindubooks.org /hinduism_simplified/a13.html (952 words)

	Holi - Festival of colours, Holi, Fesstival of Colours, Day of Phalguna, two-day festival, play practical jokes, ...
		Holi - Festival of colours, Holi, Fesstival of Colours, Day of Phalguna, two-day festival, play practical jokes, coloured water, demon, Holi is one of the four most popular festivals observed by all without any distinction of caste, creed, status or sex..., by Manpreet
		Holi is one of the four most popular festivals observed by all without any distinction of caste, creed, status or sex.
		It is observed on the full moon night of Phalguna.
	www.4to40.com /discoverindia/festivals/index.asp?article=discoverindia_festivals_holi (474 words)

	Sri Caitanya-caritamrta - Adi-lila - Chapter 13
		Then, in 1407 Saka Era (A.D. 1486), on the full moon evening of the month of Phalguna, during the constellation of simha-lagna, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu appeared as the son of Sri Sacidevi and Jagannatha Misra.
		On the full-moon evening of the month of Phalguna when the Lord took birth, coincidentally there was also a lunar eclipse.
		Thus in the year 1407 of the Saka Era (A.D. 1486), in the month of Phalguna [March-April], on the evening of the full moon, the desired auspicious moment appeared.
	www.bvml.org /books/CC/adi/13.html (12420 words)

	The Mahabharata, Book 3: Vana Parva: Indralokagamana Parva: Section XLVI
		And the upper half of her body clad in an attire of fine texture and cloudy hues, she looked resplendent like a digit of the moon in the firmament shrouded by fleecy clouds.
		And endued with the speed of the winds or the mind, she of luminous smiles soon reached the mansion of Phalguna, the son of Pandu.
		The foremost of men, by listening to this account of the awfully pure conduct of Phalguna, the son of the lord of the celestials, become void of pride and arrogance and wrath and other faults, and ascending to heaven, sport there in bliss."
	www.ibiblio.org /sripedia/ebooks/mb/m03/m03046.htm (1621 words)

	PRINCIPAL INDIAN HOLIDAYS, India Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
		B Losar (1 Phalguna): Tibetan New Year celebrations among Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist communities, especially at Dharamsala (HP).
		H Shivratri (10 Phalguna): Anniversary of Shiva's tandav (creation) dance, and his wedding anniversary.
		H Holi (15 Phalguna)*: Water festival held during Dol Purnima (full moon) to celebrate the beginning of spring, most popular in the north.
	www.infohub.com /Destinations/Asia/India/91977.htm (1256 words)

	Holi Festival, Indian Holidays Holi Festival of color
		The colorful festival of Holi, literally means 'burning', is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalguna and heralds the onset of spring season.
		It is a six-day festival here, commencing on the full moon day of Phalguna.
		The traditional and centuries-old Yaosang festival of Manipur amalgamated with Holi in the18th century with the introduction of Vaishnavism.
	www.siamese-dream.com /reference/holi_festival.html (1572 words)

	Chaitanya Maha Prabhu - Appearance
		Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born in Mayapur in the town of Nadia just after sunset on the evening of the 23rd Phalguna 1407 Sakabda, answering to the 18th of February, 1486, of the Christian Era.
		The moon was eclipsed at the time of his birth, and the people of Nadia were then engaged, as was usual on such occasions, in bathing in the Bhagirathi with loud cheers of Haribol.
		Beautiful as the lad was, everyone heartily loved to see him every day.
	www.iskconbangalore.org /contents/chaitanya/lordchaitanya_appearance.html (185 words)

	The Mahabharat Chronology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Arjun's Birth : Srimukha Phalguna Full Moon Day during the day in Uttara Star.
		Lord Krishna was born on Shrimukha Shravana Dark 8th day, just after midnight in Taurus Lagna.
		The Lac Palace was set on fire on Keelaka Phalguna 13/14th Day night in the third Jhamu or Quarter.
	www.hindunet.org /hindu_history/ancient/mahabharat/mahab_patnaik.html (2155 words)

	Shivaratri - The Biggest Festival Of Kashmiri Pandits
		And the age-old traditions with its elaborate rituals covering three-fourth of the lunar month of Phalguna (Feb-March) are followed even to this day, modified, of course, to suit the changing times and circumstances.
		Shiva Chaturdashi is observed by Kashmiri Pandits as well, but a month earlier in the dark fortnight of the lunar month of Magha (Jan-Feb), when they keep a 3-day fast, worship Shiva with great devotion and avoid non-vegetarian preparations in their homes on these days.
		Year after year, the three-week celebrations begin on the first day of the dark fortnight of Phalguna (known in popular parlance as hur ukdoh) and end on the 8th day of the bright half of Phalguna.
	www.sawf.org /newedit/edit11122001/culture.asp (1997 words)

	Travel to India » Orissa : Plan Your trip to India, India Destination Guide
		Magh Saptami mela is observed at the same time at the Join centre of Khandagiri, near Bhubaneswer, for seven days.
		Shiva Ratri is the most important festival in the annual cycle of rituals which is celebrated in the month of Phalguna (February-March.).
		The fair draws pilgrims from villages and towns around and devotees fast till after mid-night when the sacred lamp (Mahadeepa) is taken to the temple spire.
	india-travel.goto-india.com /travel/orissa (3798 words)

	Holi
		Holi falls on the full moon of the month of Phalguna.
		The Hindu calendar uses lunar months, and Phalguna typically runs from the latter half of February through the first half of March.
		The crops have been harvested, so farmers have more free time and some money to celebrate the end of winter.
	www.wrybread.com /india/page14.html (576 words)

	Search results for 'Phalguna'
		g e o g r a p h i c a - i n d i c a Temples of India Arts of India Natives of India Indian Mythologies India's Who's Who, What's What Reference Phalguna The twelfth month of Hindu calendar including the festivals of Holi and Shivaratri.
		K. Kamat Holi -- The Festival of Colors The colorful festival of Holi is celebrated in most parts of India during February-March (in the month of Phalguna according to the Hindu calendar).
		The celebrations vary depending on region and local traditions but the common part is exchange of colors.
	www.kamat.com /cgi-bin/htsearch?words=Phalguna (304 words)

	Phalguna - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		For the month in the Bangla Calendar and Nepali calendar, please see Falgun
		Phalguna (Hindi: फागुन phaagun or फाल्गुन phaalgun) is a month of the Hindu calendar.
		In India's national civil calendar, Phaalgun is the twelfth month of the year, beginning on 20 February and ending on 21 March (or 20 March during leap years).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Phalguna (155 words)

	holi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		he colorful festival of Holi, literally 'burning', is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalguna and heralds the spring season.
		The word probably originated from a cry, shout or sound in singing.
		Many consider Holi to be a relic of a primitive fertility rite, and drinking bouts and sex orgies are still current among some communities.
	www.indiangyan.com /india_culture/indian_culture/holi.htm (1518 words)

	The Hindu : Sport / Football : APFA elections by December
		The elections to the Andhra Pradesh Football Association will be held very soon, at any cost by December this year, according to Mr.T.G. Venkatesh, president of AP Football Association.
		Releasing a statement to the media today, his representatives former international Phalguna and N.P. Venkatesh, secretary of Mahabubnagar Football Association, said that it was decided by Mr.T.G.Venkatesh that neither he nor his assistant secretary Nagaraju, will not contest the next elections.
		The inter-district junior championship will be held in Adilabad this month-end followed by the senior championship.
	www.hindu.com /2004/10/04/stories/2004100405241600.htm (154 words)

	Holiday list of Mumbai (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Holi (15 Phalguna) - People burn wood sugarcane and coconut outside their house.
		Rang Panchami (16 Phalguna) - Water festival held during Dol Purnima(full moon) to celebrate the beginning of spring.
		Expect to be bombarded with water, paint, colored powder and other mixtures.
	www.netguruindia.com /mum/holiday.html (978 words)

	: kamakoti.org
		He toured extensively and attained siddhi at Ilaiyattangudi on Amavasya in the month of Phalguna of the cyclic year Virodhi (1891 AD).
		Sri Mahadevendra Saraswati V: He was the son of Narasimha Sastri and Lakshmi and was known as Lakshmi Narasimha prior to sanyasa.
		He occupied the Peetha for seven days only and attained mukti at Kalavai on Sukla Prathama in the month of Phalguna of the cyclic year Parabhava (1907 AD).
	www.kamakoti.org /peeth/origin.html (10274 words)

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