Rangbharai Ekadashi marks the beginning of Holi celebrations in Varanasi (Kashi). In 2024, Rangbhari Ekadashi date is March 20. People of Varanasi and the government organizations start their Holi festivities from this day. The festival of colours, Holi 2024 date is March 24 in Varanasi. Rangbhari Ekadasi is also known as Amalaki Ekadashi in other […]
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Dhulivandan 2024 date | Dhulivandan in Maharashtra during Holi
Dhulivandan is an important festival in Maharashtra and Goa celebrated on the next day of colourful Holi festival. It has great significance for agriculture and farming communities. In 2024, Dhulivandan date is March 25. The festival falls on the first day (Pratipada) of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in Phalgun month as per Marathi calendar. Farmers […]
Holi Abhyangasnan | Abhyanga Snan on Dhulivandan
Holi Abhyangasnan (Abhyanga Snan on Dhulivandan) is an ritual bath performed mainly in Maharashtra, Gujarat and other North Indian states. In 2023, Holi Abhyangasnan date is March 8. Abhyaga Snana – items or material required Herbal oil for massage on head and body Utane – It is a powder containing various ingredients such as Kapur […]
Holika Dahan, 17 March 2022
17 March 2022 is Holika Dahan for Holi festival (lighting of bonfire). Usually, it is observed a day prior to Holi festival or on the same day of Holi. The best time to perform Holika Dahan and to celebrate Holikotsav is in the night on 17 March 2022. The exact time for Holika Dahan would […]
Kama Dahanam 2022
Kama Dahanam is an auspicious ritual performed a day prior to Holi festival in South Indian states – Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. In 2022, Kamadahanam during Holi festival date is March 16. And in some places, Kamadahanam is observed on 17 March, 6.30 PM onwards.. Kamadahanam Time on 16 March 2022 – […]
Madana Purnima
Madana Purnima (Madana Pournami) is the Full Moon in Phalguna Masam (Falgun Month) as per Hindu calendar. In 2022, Madana Purnima date is March 18. It is mainly celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and some other South Indian places. Kamadahanam is the main ritual observed on Madana Purnima. ‘Madana’ is another name of Kamadeva (God of […]
Kaman Pandigai, Kamavilas or Kamadahanam during Holi in South Indian states
Holi is celebrated as Kaman Pandigai, Kamavilas, and Kamadahanam in South Indian states. In 2022, Kamadahanam date is March 16 or March 17 based on the local traditions. The festival of colours is celebrated with utmost fervor in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Kama Dahanam legend about Holi describes why it is referred to as […]
Phagu Dasami 2023 | First day of Dolyatra in Odisha
Phagu Dasami is the first day of Dolyatra festival in Odisha. It is observed on Phalgun Shukla Dashami, the tenth day in bright half of Falgun month. In 2023, Phagu Dasami date is March 1. On this day, idols or images of Radha and Lord Krishna are placed on a swing as part of Basantotsav. […]
Lathmar Holi 2025 in Barsana, Mathura
Lathmar Holi is a unique festival celebrated few days before Holi festival. In Barsana near Mathura, Lathmar Holi attracts thousands of devotees as it is a fight between gopis (friends of Radha Rani) and gops (friends of Lord Krishna). Women (gopis) of Barsana town chase down the gops (men) from Nandgaon beat up with sticks […]
Sri Radha Damodar Rangili Holi Dashmi
Sri Radha Damodar Rangili Holi Dashami is an auspicious day celebrated on Shukla Dashami in Falgun Month. In 2022, Sri Radha Damodar Rangili Holi Dashami date is March 13. Radha Damodar Rangili Holi Dashami is also popular as Phagu Dashami. It marks the beginning of Holi festival at Radha Damodar Temple of Vrindavan. Other than […]
Holi Wishes | Holi SMS Messages | Holi WhatsApp Status
Holi is the festival of color and love. This is one of the most popular Hindu festivals that are celebrated across the India with love. This festival occurs in the Phalguna month of Hindu calendar. People on this day play with colors and meet each other keeping hate aside. This day points to victory of […]
Barsana Holi 2021 (Lathmar Holi’s First day)
Holi festival in Barsana is celebrated as Lathmar Holi. It is also celebrated in Nandgaon and Mathura of Uttar Pradesh. In 2021, Barsana Lathmar Holi date is March 23. Barsana Holi marks the beginning of Lathmar Holi festival in Mathura region (Sri Krishna Janmabhumi). Thousands of people from across India and various countries visit the […]
Holi Special Song by Telangana government for World Telugu Conference
Thanks to the World Telugu Conference 2017 which has brought great focus on Telugu Festivals and culture (mainly Telangana festivals and the culture). The government of Telangana has released a Special Holi song (Holi – Holi ra Rangaholi, Chammakeli la Holi). This Special Holi Song, directed by Vamshy Paidipally (famous Telugu director), starring Tollywood hero […]
Lathmar Holi, Holi Celebrations at Krishna Janmabhumi
Lathmar Holi is celebrated well before Holi festival in Barsana, Nandgaon and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the special attractions of Barsana & Mathura. Mathura region is referred to as Sri Krishna Janmabhumi, the birth place of Lord Krishna. Thousands of people from all over India and even from other countries visit […]
Holi, The Festival of Colours in Ancient Texts and Inscriptions
Holi is considered as an ancient Hindu festival. Several Vedas and Puranas mentioned Holi celebrations and references of the festival. In 2017, Holi date is March 12 | 13. Holikotsav in Puranas and other ancient texts: The Narada Purana and the Bhavishya Purana are the important puranas in which we can see the reference of […]
Holi 2017 | Holi Festival 2017 dates
Holi, the festival of colours is celebrated with utmost gaiety and fervor in India. In 2017, Holi festival date is March 12 & 13. March 12, 2017 – Holika Dahan, Holi Purnima March 13, 2017 – Dhulendi, Vasantotsav, Dhulivandhan Holi is celebrated for seven to ten days in many holy places in North India. Holi […]
Laddoo Holi celebrations in Barsana Uttar Pradesh
Laddo Holi, one of the popular events in Lathmar Holi, will be celebrated in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh on 22 March 2021. Barsana, located at a distance of 50 kilometers from Mathura, has the Radharani temple. During this, devotees and other enthusiasts toss laddoos at each other. Laddoo Holi is mainly celebrated by the devotees of […]
Holi 2025 Celebrations in Mathura, Vrindavan Temple
Holi, the festival of colours, is the largest festival celebrated during Phalgun month or Falgun mahina in Mathura Vrindavan. This festival celebration lasts for 40 days. Holi 2024 date is March 13-14. Holi festivities start on Basant Panchami which marks the onset of Vasant rithu (Spring season). It is believed that Lord Krishna used to […]
40-day Holi Festival begins in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh
The whole India starts and ends Holi festival 2021 on March 28; people in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, will start their Holi festival on February 16. Yes what you have read is correct. In Kullu, Holi festival is celebrated for 40 days, starting from Vasant Panchami. The festival starts with the Lord Raghunath’s chariot procession in […]
Holi Festival in Brussels
Hindu “festival of color” Holi will be celebrated in Brussels, which is the headquarters of the European Union, on March 27. Brussels Mandir and Indian Cultural Center in Evere (Brussels), which is organizing this festival, is welcoming all to participate in the celebration. Joie de vivre festival of Holi welcomes the beginning of spring and […]