Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1879
Saturday 8 March 1879
53939 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1879?
- Holi 1879 is on Saturday 8 March 1879 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1879?
- Holi 1879 was 53939 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1880?
- Holi 1880 is on Friday 26 March 1880.
- Is the date of Holi 1879 confirmed?
- Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.
About
Held on Phalguna Purnima, with Holika Dahan the night before.
Significance
Marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of devotion, through the story of Prahlad and Holika, and celebrates the love of Radha and Krishna.
How it is celebrated
- Holika Dahan bonfire on the eve
- Playing with colours and water
- Gujiya, thandai and festive meals
- Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Nandgaon
Panchang on this day (New Delhi)
TithiShukla Purnima
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaDhriti
KaranaVishti
Sunrise6:28 AM
Sunset6:17 PM
Rahu Kaal9:25 AM - 10:54 AM
Abhijit11:59 AM - 12:46 PM