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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Rang Teras 2026 | Rang Trayodashi
Rang Teras is a popular festival celebrated in North India on 13th day of Chaitra Month. It is celebrated with utmost fervor in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, etc. In 2026, Rang Teras date is March 16. It is also celebrated in Sri Krishna Temples all around North India and ISKCON […]
Masi Magam 2026 | Masi Makam, Masi Maham
Masi Magam (Masi Makam or Masi Maham) is the major festival celebrated during Masi Masam (Febraury – March) in Tamil Nadu. In 2026, Masi Magam date is March 3. Masi Magam is celebrated on Magam Nakshatra day in Masi month. The festival generally falls on Pournami or Full Moon day. Masi month is the favorite […]
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 2025 | Rangapanchami, Shimga in 2025
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 2025, Ranga Panchami date is March 19. Holi date is March 14. Ranga Panchami falls on the fifth day after Holi Purnima or on Falgun Krishna Panchami. Rang […]
Lakshmi Jayanthi 2025 | Lakshmi Puja on Phalgun Purnima
Sri Lakshmi Jayanti, birthday of Goddess Sri Lakshmi Devi, is observed Phalgun Purnima, the Full Moon day in Falgun month. In 2025, Lakshmi Jayanthi date is March 14. On this occasion devotees worship Goddess Laxmi devi, Goddess of wealth, with utmost devotion. This festival is also celebrated as Holi or Madan Purnima or Vasant Poornima. […]
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 […]
Phalguna Pournami Teppotsavam in Tirumala Tirupati Swami Pushkarini
Teppotsavam, annual float festival, is celebrated for five days during Phalguna month at Tirumala Tirupati Swami Pushkarini Theertham. In 2025, Teppotsavam in Tirumala Tirupati Swami Pushkarini begins on March 9 and ends on March 13. The annual Teppotsavam begins on Phalguna Dashami and ends on Phalguna Pournami, the Full Moon day in Falguna month. During […]
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 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 […]
Hutashani Purnima 2024
Hutashani Purnima (Hutashni Purnima) is the Full Moon day in Falguna Month as per Hindu calendar. In 2024, Hutashani Purnima date is March 24. Holika Dahan, the popular ritual related to Holi festival, is performed on Hutashani Purnima. The legend of this ritual dates back to the Kruta Yuga. This story is associated with demon […]
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 […]
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 […]
Holi Festival Celebrations in South India, Ritual of Kamadahan
Holi festival is celebrated with utmost gaiety in South India states – Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Holi 2024 date is March 24|25. People in South India worship the Hindu God of Love, Kama (also known as Manmadha, Vasanth) during the festival of colors, Holi. Puranas describe the tremendous sacrifice of Kamadeva for […]
Dhulandi Holi 2026 | Dhulendi Holi
Dhulendi Holi, also known as Dhulandi Holi or Dhuleti Holi, is the festival of colours and joy celebrated with pomp and gaiety in Haryana during Falgun Purnima. In 2026, Dhulandi Holi date is March 4. In Haryana, the festival marks the family function celebrated especially between bhabhi (brothers wife) and devar (husbands younger brother). On […]