Major Festival

Holi

होली

Friday, March 14, 2025Phalguna Masa

Holi 2025, the Festival of Colors, falls on March 14. It begins with Holika Dahan on the eve and culminates in Rangwali Holi, where people smear colors, dance, and celebrate the triumph of good over evil. It is one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated Hindu festivals worldwide.

Significance

Holi celebrates the legend of Prahlad and Holika, symbolizing the victory of devotion over demonic forces. It also marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter, celebrating love, forgiveness, and new beginnings.

Rituals & Traditions

  • Holika Dahan – lighting a bonfire on the eve of Holi
  • Playing with colored powders (gulal) and water
  • Drinking thandai and bhang (in some regions)
  • Preparing gujiya, malpua, and other sweets
  • Visiting friends and family to apply colors

Panchang Details

Tithi

Purnima

Masa

Phalguna

Paksha

Shukla

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