When is होळी 2026?

In 2026, होळी falls on सोमवार, २ मार्च, २०२६.

What are the होळी puja rituals?

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.

What to eat on होळी?

Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri

What should you do on होळी?

Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair

What should you avoid on होळी?

Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water

Which deity is worshipped on होळी?

होळी is dedicated to कृष्ण, राधा.

होळी 2026 (Holi)

होळी Significance & Spiritual Meaning

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 Mythology & Legend

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 2026 Puja Rituals & Vidhi

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 Mantras in Sanskrit

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya

Salutations to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu/Krishna)

होळी Traditional Foods & Prasad

●Gujiya
●Thandai
●Malpua
●Dahi Vada
●Puri
●Papri

होळी Regional Celebrations across India

North India(होली)

Large public celebrations with colors

Braj(लठमार होली)

Lathmar Holi (playful stick fight)

Bengal(দোলযাত্রা)

Dol Jatra with songs and processions

होळी Do's & Don't's

Do's

✓Use natural or safe colors
✓Wear old clothes
✓Apply oil to skin and hair
✓Stay hydrated
✓Seek consent before applying color

Don'ts

✗Avoid harsh chemical colors
✗Do not force color on strangers
✗Avoid wasting water

होळी — Frequently Asked Questions

What is होळी?: होळी — "रंगांचा सण" — वसंत ऋतूच्या आगमनाचा सोहळा.
When is होळी 2026?: In 2026, होळी falls on सोमवार, २ मार्च, २०२६.
What are the होळी puja rituals?: 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.
What to eat on होळी?: Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri
What should you do on होळी?: Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair
What should you avoid on होळी?: Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water
Which deity is worshipped on होळी?: होळी is dedicated to कृष्ण, राधा.

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	—

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