होली — महत्त्वम्
होली — "वर्णानां पर्व" — वसन्तर्तोः स्वागतस्य महोत्सवः। फाल्गुनपूर्णिमायाः रात्रौ होलिकादहनं प्रारभते, परदिने रङ्गैः होली क्रीड्यते। कृष्णराधायोः भक्तिपरम्परायाः प्रमुखः उत्सवः — मथुरायां वृन्दावने च सप्ताहान् यावत् पाल्यते। गुलालेन अबीरेण च पुष्पैः च वर्णोत्सवः।
होली — महत्त्वम्
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.
होली — पूजाविधिः
- 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.
होली — मन्त्राः
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu/Krishna)
होली — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Gujiya
- ●Thandai
- ●Malpua
- ●Dahi Vada
- ●Puri
- ●Papri
होली — अन्यनामानि
North India
Large public celebrations with colors
Braj
Lathmar Holi (playful stick fight)
Bengal
Dol Jatra with songs and processions
होली — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Use natural or safe colors
- ✓Wear old clothes
- ✓Apply oil to skin and hair
- ✓Stay hydrated
- ✓Seek consent before applying color
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Avoid harsh chemical colors
- ✗Do not force color on strangers
- ✗Avoid wasting water
होली — FAQ
- होली किम् अस्ति?
- होली — "वर्णानां पर्व" — वसन्तर्तोः स्वागतस्य महोत्सवः। फाल्गुनपूर्णिमायाः रात्रौ होलिकादहनं प्रारभते, परदिने रङ्गैः होली क्रीड्यते। कृष्णराधायोः भक्तिपरम्परायाः प्रमुखः उत्सवः — मथुरायां वृन्दावने च सप्ताहान् यावत् पाल्यते। गुलालेन अबीरेण च पुष्पैः च वर्णोत्सवः।
- होली 2027 वर्षे कदा?
- 2027 वर्षे होली Monday, March 22, 2027 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- होली पूजाविधिः का?
- 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.
- होली दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri
- होली दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair
- होली दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water
- होली दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- होली कृष्णः, राधा देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming होली Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
होली 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2027 | Monday | 06:37 pm | — |
| Mar 23, 2027 | Tuesday | 07:40 pm | — |