Phulera Dooj, know its importance, worship method and mythology
According to religious belief, the entire month of Phalgun is considered best for worshiping Shri Radha-Krishna, but the worship of Radha-Krishna on the festival of Phulera Dooj has special significance. According to the Panchang, the festival of Phulera Dooj is celebrated every year on the second date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month. It is believed that on this day Shri Krishna plays Holi of flowers with Radha and her Gopis. The day of Phulera Dooj is considered an auspicious time for marriage and auspicious works. The festival of Phulera Dooj is celebrated with great pomp in the Krishna temples of Brajbhoomi.
Importance of Phulera Dooj
It is believed that worshiping Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha Rani with colorful and fragrant flowers on this day increases love in marital life. Along with wishing for a suitable life partner, on this day, unmarried girls worship Radha along with Shri Krishna and observe a fast for him. Radharani and Shri Krishna are symbols of true love. Worshiping her on Phulera Dooj strengthens married life and increases love and harmony. On this holy day, definitely offer makeup items to Radha Rani and keep one of them with you. It is believed that doing this leads to early marriage.
Phulera Dooj rituals
On this day, wake up in Brahma Muhurta, take bath and offer water to Sun God and anoint Shri Radha-Krishna with Ganga water, curd, water, milk and honey. If there is no idol then worship the picture of Radha-Krishna by sprinkling it with Ganga water. Then adorn Shri Radha-Krishna by wearing new clothes (red, pink, yellow, saffron, green) and make them sit on the stool spread with red cloth. After this, offer beautiful and fresh flowers to them and special things including naivedya, incense, fruits, intact grains. Then offer Makhan Mishri, Kheer, fruits and sweets to Shri Radha-Krishna and include Tulsi group in the offering. To get the blessings of Radha Rani, definitely offer makeup items to her. To worship Shri Radha-Krishna on Phulera Dooj, light a ghee lamp and chant their aarti and mantras.
