Correct option is A
The correct answer is (A) Phalgun
Explanation:
• Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of the Hindu lunar month of Phalgun.
• This generally falls in the late February or early March of the Gregorian calendar.
Information Booster:
• Holi marks the arrival of spring (Vasant Ritu), the end of winter, and the victory of good over evil (Holika Dahan).
Additional Knowledge:
• Kartik (Option B): Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated on the Amavasya (new moon) of this month.
• Baisakh (Option C): Baisakhi, a major harvest festival primarily celebrated in Punjab, falls in this month.
• Chaitra (Option D): Marks the Hindu New Year (like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi) and Chaitra Navratri.