According to the Hindu Panchang, Holika Dahan is performed every year on the 14th day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Phalguna, and the next day, Holi is celebrated. The festival of Holi is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil. On the full moon day, people celebrate with enthusiasm, playing with gulal and colours. Scroll down to learn about the date, time, rituals, and significance of this festival from astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi.
Holi 2025 Date
According to the Hindu Panchang, every year, Holika Dahan is celebrated on the full moon night of the Phalguna month during the Pradosh period. The next day, Holi is celebrated on the Pratipada date of the Krishna Paksha in the Chaitra month. Therefore, this year, the festival of Holi will be celebrated across the country on Friday, March 14. It is also worth noting that on March 14, the first lunar eclipse of the year will occur on Holi. Hence, it is advised not to perform any auspicious work during this time. Overall, the festival of Holi will be celebrated on March 14 this year. Furthermore, there is no Bhadra (inauspicious period) on Holi this year.
Significance And Rituals Of Holi
Phalguna month is considered the month of joy and enthusiasm. During this month, nature is infused with new energy and excitement. Several important festivals are celebrated in this month, with Holi being the most prominent. Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated on the full moon day of Phalguna. It symbolises the victory of good over evil.
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It is important to note that Holi is celebrated in different ways across various parts of India. In Braj, Holi is celebrated as Latthmar Holi, where women beat men with sticks. In Maharashtra, Holi is celebrated as Rang Panchami, where people throw dry colours at each other. In South India, Holi is celebrated as the worship of Kamdev, the god of love.
On the day of Holi, people apply gulal to the idols of deities, especially to Radha-Krishna, who is closely associated with this festival. It is believed that by doing so, the gods are pleased and bestow their blessings. The tradition of using gulal originated with Shri Krishna and Radha Rani. According to belief, applying gulal to Radha-Krishna on Holi brings the individual closer to receiving their desired blessings and fulfilment of wishes.
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