होळी — महत्त्व
होळी — "रंगांचा सण" — वसंत ऋतूच्या आगमनाचा सोहळा. फाल्गुन पौर्णिमेच्या रात्री होलिका दहन (भाजणी होळी), दुसऱ्या दिवशी रंगपंचमी (महाराष्ट्रात पाच दिवसांनंतर). कोकणात शिमगा — फाल्गुन पौर्णिमेपासून पंचमी पर्यंत मोठा सण. होळीला पुरण-पोळी, श्रीखंड-पुरी पारंपारिक.
होळी — महत्त्व
As narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, the demon king Hiranyakashipu tried to kill his son Prahlad for worshipping Vishnu. Holika, who had a boon to resist fire, sat with Prahlad in a pyre, but Vishnu saved Prahlad and Holika was consumed. The burning of Holika is re-enacted as Holika Dahan the night before Rangwali Holi.
होळी — पूजा विधी
- On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.
- Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.
- On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.
- Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
- Share gujiya and thandai; sing and dance in groups.
होळी — मंत्र
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu/Krishna)
होळी — पारंपरिक पदार्थ
- ●Gujiya
- ●Thandai
- ●Malpua
- ●Dahi Vada
- ●Puri
- ●Papri
होळी — इतर नावे
North India
Large public celebrations with colors
Braj
Lathmar Holi (playful stick fight)
Bengal
Dol Jatra with songs and processions
होळी — करावे / टाळावे
करावे
- ✓Use natural or safe colors
- ✓Wear old clothes
- ✓Apply oil to skin and hair
- ✓Stay hydrated
- ✓Seek consent before applying color
टाळावे
- ✗Avoid harsh chemical colors
- ✗Do not force color on strangers
- ✗Avoid wasting water
होळी — FAQ
- होळी काय आहे?
- होळी — "रंगांचा सण" — वसंत ऋतूच्या आगमनाचा सोहळा.
- होळी 2027 कधी आहे?
- 2027 मध्ये होळी सोमवार, २२ मार्च, २०२७ रोजी येतो.
- होळी ची पूजा विधी काय आहे?
- On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.; Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.; On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.; Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
- होळी ला काय खावे?
- Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri
- होळी ला काय करावे?
- Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair
- होळी ला काय टाळावे?
- Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water
- होळी ला कोणत्या देवतेची पूजा होते?
- होळी कृष्ण, राधा ला समर्पित आहे.
Upcoming होळी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
होळी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| २२ मार्च, २०२७ | सोमवार | 06:37 pm | — |
| २३ मार्च, २०२७ | मंगळवार | 07:40 pm | — |