Payo Vratham is a vow dedicated to Lord Vishnu especially observed in some regions in Andhra Pradesh during Phalguna masam. Payo Vratham is observed for 12 days which starts on Phalguna Shukla Padyami and ends on Phalguna Shukla Dwadashi. It is mentioned in Shri Bhagavatham. In 2010, Payo Vratham will start on February 15 and end on February 26, 2010.
Lord Vishnu is offered Ksheerannam or the rice boiled in milk during the vratam. It is believed that by observing the vratam, Aditi Devi has got Lord Vamana as her son. Go Daanam (donating cow), Dhanya daanam, and vasthra daanam are highly meritorious deeds to perform in Falguna masam.
Falgun month or Phalgun Maas is the 12th or last month as per traditional Marathi Panchang or calendar. Falgun Month 2010 will start on February 15 and end on March 15, 2010 as per Marathi, Kannada, Gujarati, and Telugu calendars. Falguna month is the period when Uttar Phalguni Nakshatra or Purva Falguni Nakshatra falls during Purnima or Full Moon day. According to some Marathi Panchang, Falgun month 2010 starts on February 15, 2010 and ends on March 15, 2010.
The major or important festivals and auspicious days in Phalgun month are:
- Ekadashi (Amalaki Ekadasi) – February 25, 2010 – Falguna Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
- Pradosha Vrat – February 26, 2010
- Holika Dahan 2010 – February 27, 2010
- Holi 2010 – February 28, 2010
- Purnima (Falgun Poornima) – February 28, 2010
- Madana Purnima or Vasanta Poornima – February 28, 2010
- Vasantotsavam – March 1, 2010 (In some regions, Holi will be celebrated on March 1, 2010)
- Lakshmi Jayanthi 2010 – March 1, 2010
- Sankashti or Sankatahara Chavithi – March 2, 2010
- Rang Panchami or Rangapanchami 2010 – March 5, 2010
- Phalgun Krishna Paksh Ekadashi – March 11, 2010
- Shani Trayodashi – March 13, 2010
- Pradosha Puja – March 13, 2010
- Masa Shivaratri – March 13, 2010
- Falgun Amavasya – March 15, 2010
- Somavati Amavasya or Amasomvar vrat – March 15, 2010
It is to note that as per North Indian calendars, Falgun month 2010 has begun on January 31st and will end on February 28, 2010.
Dola Purnima or Dol Poornima is the auspicious day during Holi festival celebrations in Orissa. The celebrations of Dola Purnima are similar to that of Dol Purnima festival in Bengal. Dola Purnima 2010 date is February 28, 2010. In Orissa and Bengal, Holi celebrations will begin on Phagu Dasami and end on Phalgun Poornima or main Holi festival will be celebrated on the day after Dol Purnima.
During the celebrations of Dola Purnima, Dol Yatra or Dol Jatra is celebrated. The idols of Lord Krishna and Radha are carried out for procession and worshipped in a grand manner. The procession halts in front of every house and offered special bhog. On Dola Purnima day, Swing Festival is celebrated. This festival is mentioned as Basantotsab or Vasantotsav or Basant rithu festival in Puranic texts.
Phalgun masam or Falgun month is the 12th or last month as per traditional Kannada calendar. Falgun Month 2010 will start on February 15 and end on March 15, 2010 as per Kannada, Telugu, Gujarati and Marathi calendars. Falguna masam is the period when Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra or Purva Falguni Nakshatram falls during Purnima or Full Moon day.
The major or important festivals and auspicious days in Phalgun month are:
- Sashti Vrat – February 20, 2010
- Ekadashi (Amalaki Ekadasi) – February 25, 2010 – Falguna Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
- Pradosha Vratam – February 26, 2010
- Kamadahanam – February 27, 2010
- Holi 2010 – February 28, 2010
- Pournami (Falguna Pournima) – February 28, 2010
- Madana Purnima or Vasanta Poornima – February 28, 2010
- Vasantotsavam – March 1, 2010 – Chootha Kusuma bhakshanam
- Lakshmi Jayanthi 2010 – March 1, 2010
- Sankashti or Sankatahara Chavithi – March 2, 2010
- Phalguna Krishna Paksha Ekadashi – March 11, 2010
- Shani Trayodashi – March 13, 2010
- Pradosham – March 13, 2010
- Masa Shivaratri – March 13, 2010
- Falguna Amavasy – March 15, 2010
- Somavathi Amavasy or Amasomavara vratham – March 15, 2010
Phalguna masam or Falgun month is the 12th or last month as per traditional Telugu calendar. Falgun Month 2010 will start on February 15 and end on March 15, 2010 as per Telugu, Kannada, Gujarati and Marathi calendars. Falguna masam is the period when Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra or Purva Falguni Nakshatram falls during Purnima or Full Moon day.
The major or important festivals and auspicious days in Phalgun month are:
- Guru Moodam begins – February 15, 2010
- Chandra darshanam – February 15, 2010
- Sashti Vrat – February 20, 2010
- Ekadashi (Amalaki Ekadasi) – February 25, 2010 – Falguna Shukla Paksha Ekadashi
- Pradosha Vratam – February 26, 2010
- Kamadahanam – February 27, 2010
- Holi 2010 – February 28, 2010
- Pournami (Falguna Pournima) – February 28, 2010
- Madana Purnima or Vasanta Poornima – February 28, 2010
- Vasantotsavam – March 1, 2010 – Chootha Kusuma bhakshanam
- Lakshmi Jayanthi 2010 – March 1, 2010
- Sankashti or Sankatahara Chavithi – March 2, 2010
- Phalguna Krishna Paksha Ekadashi – March 11, 2010
- Shani Trayodashi – March 13, 2010
- Pradosham – March 13, 2010
- Masa Shivaratri – March 13, 2010
- Meena Sankranti – March 14, 2010
- Guru Moodama ends – March 14, 2010
- Krottha Amavasya – March 15, 2010 – Kottha Amavasya or Falguna Amavasya
- Somavathi Amavasya or Amasomavara vratham – March 15, 2010
