Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1897
Friday 19 March 1897
47352 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 19 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar 1897
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1897?
- Holi 1897 is on Friday 19 March 1897 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1897?
- Holi 1897 was 47352 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1898?
- Holi 1898 is on Wednesday 9 March 1898.
- Is the date of Holi 1897 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)
TithiKrishna Pratipada
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaVriddhi
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset6:23 PM
Rahu Kaal10:48 AM - 12:19 PM
Abhijit11:55 AM - 12:43 PM