Since he was born in the star Rohinī of Tamil month Phalguna, that day is celebrated in all shiva temples as his day.
Most parts of North India see early celebration of the famous Hindu festival Holi in this month.
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In solar religious calendars, Phalguna begins with the Sun's entry into Aquarius, and is usually the eleventh month of the year.
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The Phalguna Mela is the most important festival in Khatushyamji, in district Sikar, Rajasthan, India.
The Bijayagadh Stone Pillar Inscription of Vishnuvardhana, locally known as Bhīm kī Lāţ, was erected at Bayana in Bharatpur district for having perfection been attained in samvat 428 on the fifteenth lunar day of the dark fortnight of (the month) Phâlguna.