Holashtak is a period of eight days observed from Shukla Saptami or Ashtami in Falgun month to Falgun Purnima. In 2026, Holashtak begins on February 24 and ends on March 3. It is mainly celebrated in North India and the period is considered inauspicious for Shubh karya or any functions. Basically, Holi festival begins on […]
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Holi 2026 | Holi Festival 2026 date
Holi festival, also known as Holika, is the colourful Hindu festival celebrated on Falgun Purnima, the Full Moon day in Falgun Month. In 2026, Holi date is March 3|4. As Phalgun Purnima in 2026 starts on March 2 and ends on March 3, date of Holi festival may vary. Phalgun Purnima or Holi festival is celebrated […]
Holi Dhuleti 2026 | Dhuleti 2026
Dhuleti or Holi Dhuleti, also known as Dhuleti Holi, is the day of playing with Holi colours. The 8-day Holi festival ends this day. Dhuleti 2026 or Holi Dhuleti 2026 date is March 4 in India. This day is celebrated as Vasanatotsav in some North Indian Krishna Temples. Dhulivandan is celebrated on Dhuleti day in […]
Falgun Purnima 2026 | Phalgun Poornima, Holika Purnima
Falgun Purnima or Phalgun Poornima or Phalguna Pournami or Holika Purnima is the Full Moon day in Falgun month. In 2026, Falgun Poornima date is March 3. This auspicious day is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Goddess Lakshmi. During Falguna month, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshipped but Krishna Puja and Lakshmi Puja are […]
Ranga Panchami 2026 | Rangapanchami, Shimga in 2026
Holi is also celebrated as Ranga Panchami or Rang Panchami or Shimga in Maharashtra, Konkan regions, some Northern Karnataka districts, and some parts of Madhya Pradesh. In 2026, Ranga Panchami date is March 8. Holi date is March 3-4. Ranga Panchami falls on the fifth day after Holi Purnima or on Falgun Krishna Panchami. Rang […]
Eco-friendly Holi colours: How to prepare natural Holi colours
Eco-friendly or natural colours are very harmless and ineffective to our skin and hair. Chemical and other artificial colors can harm our skin and cause skin diseases. Apart from no-action on our health, natural colours also inflict minimal or cause no harm on the environment. Buy and share natural colours to contribute to our safe […]
Holi Rituals & Customs, Traditions of Holi Festival
People follow the rituals and customs of the ancient festival Holi with utmost care and devotion. In 2025, Holi date is March 14-15. Celebrations of Holika Dahan – the Holy Bonfire The day before Holi is celebrated as Holika Dahan. On this day, the effigy of Holika, the sister of the Demon King Hiranyakashyapa is […]
Buy Herbal colours for Holi 2026 in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore & Gurgaon
If you wandering where to buy or purchase herbal colours for Holi 2026 in Delhi Hyderabad Bangalore and Gurgaon, then here is the list of shops and stores that sell herbal and safe eco-friendly colours. It is to note that Holi 2026 dates are – March 3-4. Shops or stores to buy Natural colours for […]
Rangwali Holi 2026 | Khelne wali Holi – 3 or 4 March 2026
Rangwali Holi (Khelne Wali Holi) is the day when common people play Holi with colours. In 2026, Rangwali Holi date is March 3|4. Usually, Rangwali Holi falls on the following day of Phalgun Purnima. As Phalgun Purnima in 2026 starts on March 3 and ends on March 4, date of Holi festival may vary. Phalgun […]
Dola Purnima 2024 | Dol Poornima, Holi Festival in Odisha
Dola Purnima or Dol Poornima is the auspicious day during Holi festival celebrations in Orissa. In 2024, Dola Purnima date is March 25. The celebrations of Dola Purnima are similar to that of Dol Purnima festival in Bengal. In Orissa and Bengal,Holi celebrations will begin on Phagu Dasami and end on Phalgun Poornima or main […]
Holi Festival and Prahlada
Holi festival is also known as festival of colours and it is celebrated all over the world mostly by the North Indians with full of eagerness and joyfulness in their mind. In North India, from small children to old age people would celebrate this festival by spraying various colour powders on one another. People belonging […]
Holi Puja Procedure | What to do on Holi Festival
Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm throughout India. In some places, some special pujas are performed during Holi festival. Devotees light the lamps in the night and worship Holika at anytime between afternoon and evening. There is not fault if you perform Holika Puja after taking meals. Before Holi puja, […]
Holi Dol Jatra 2024, Dol Yatra festival in Bengal
Holi festival is celebrated as Dol Purnima or Dol Jatra or Dol Yatra in Bengal. It is celebrated on Falgun Purnima, the Full Moon day in Falgun month. In 2024, Holi Dol Jatra date is March 25. Dol Purnima is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna and the festival is also celebrated as Basantotsab or Vasantotsav. […]
Lakshmi Puja 2024 on Holi Purnima Festival
Lakshmi Puja is also observed on Falgun Purnima which is popularly celebrated as Holi or Dhuleti Holi. It is believed that on Phalguna Poornima day, Goddess Lakshmi was born as the day is also known as Lakshmi Jayanti for many communities in India. In 2024, Lakshmi Puja time during Falgun Purnima is till 12.29 PM on […]
Holi Pujan Time 2024 | Holi Pooja Muhurat in 2024
Holi is observed on Falgun Purnima. It is also known as Lakshmi Jayanti. Holi Pujan 2024 time is mentioned here. Lakshmi Pujan, Shiva Puja, Vishnu Puja, and Krishna Puja are observed on Holi festival as per devotees’ own regional traditions. Holi pujan is performed after Pradosha kaal and before Holika Dahan. Purnima ends in the […]
Holika Dahan Rituals 2024 | Rashi-wise Holika Pradakshina, Holika Items
Holika Dahan is celebrated by burning Holika, an asuri, a demoness. For many traditions in Hinduism, Holi celebrates the victory of good over evil. In 2024, Holika Dahan date is March 24. According to the tradition, people contribute a piece of wood or two for the Holika bonfire, and this represents Holika being consumed by […]
Holika Dahan 2024 date | Time of Holika Dahan during Holi Festival
Holika Dahan is a lighting of bonfire takes place during Holi. Usually, it is observed a day prior to Holi festival. In 2024, Holika Dahan date is March 24. The best time to perform Holika Dahan and to celebrate Holikotsav is in the night on 5|6 March 2023. The exact time for Holika Dahan would […]
Significance of Holika Dahan
The burning of Holika has an effect on the coming monsoon. There is story of Prahlada (from which the festival of Holi originated). Prahlada was a young boy who was very dedicated to God but his father was not. His father was a very egoistic and a cruel king. So the story goes that he […]
Holi Bhai Dooj 2024
Holi Bhai Dooj is observed on the second day after Holi festival. It falls on Dwitiya in Krishna Paksha of Chaitra Month in North Indian Hindi Calendars. In 2024, Holi Bhai Dooj date is March 27 (Matantare Bhai Dooj). It coincides with Phalgun Krishna Paksha Dwitiya as per Marathi, Gujarat, Kannada & Telugu calendars. On […]
History & Significance of Holi Festival
Holi, also known as Holika, is an ages old Hindu festival. Ancient Hindu scriptures, ‘Purvamimamsa-Sutras’ and ‘Kathaka-Grhya-Sutras’ written by Jaimini explained the history, legend, stories and significance of Holi festival. It is said that Holi was celebrated by Aryans in early civilization of India (people of Harappa and Mohenzodaro civilizations). In 2024, Holi date is […]