Meaning & Origin
Faalgun is the name of the Hindu god of archery. He is also known as Shanmukha or Kartikeya and is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Faalgun is considered the commander of the army of the gods and is worshipped for his courage, wisdom, and strength.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes courage, wisdom, and strength.
Language details
कृष्ण
all-attractive, all-beloved, all-auspicious
कृष्ण
पूर्वज
கிருஷ்ண
ஸஹோதர, ஸஹோக்கர, ஸஹோஷ்டத்
కృష్ణ
శహోదర, శహోదర్శ, శహోషణ
Faalgun
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of Sharp Arrows
Faalgun
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of Sharp Arrows
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
kree-shna
/kʀɪʃɳ/
Lucky number
7
Lucky day
Saturday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Faalgun is celebrated as a major festival in the Hindu calendar, in the month of Kartik, starting on the 11th day. It is also known as Kartik Purnima or Tripuri Purnima. During this festival, people take a holy dip in rivers, wear new clothes, offer prayers to Lord Kartikeya or Shanmukha. The festival involves various rituals, including listening to religious stories, donating to the needy, and singing devotional songs.
Faalgun is celebrated to seek the blessings of Lord Kartikeya or Shanmukha. He is considered the god of wisdom, courage, and knowledge. By worshipping him, people seek to purify their minds and souls. The festival also symbolizes the victory of good over evil. As the story goes, Lord Rama killed the demon king Tripura during this month, and the demon's three cities were believed to be destroyed. Therefore, the festival is also seen as a celebration of morality and good virtues over evil intentions.
Historical references
The god Falgun is mentioned in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. He is depicted as the god of the red autumn leaf and the god of abundant harvests. He is also considered the god of the god of the fires of Agni, the god of the sky, and the god of the god of the wind.
circa 400 BCE
Falgun is also known as the Hindu god of spring and is celebrated in the Hindu festival Holi. During Holi, people throw colored water and powders at each other in honor of Falgun, who signifies the victory of good over evil.
15th century CE
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