Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1947
Friday 7 March 1947
29102 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 7 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar 1947
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1947?
- Holi 1947 is on Friday 7 March 1947 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1947?
- Holi 1947 was 29102 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1948?
- Holi 1948 is on Thursday 25 March 1948.
- Is the date of Holi 1947 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
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:39 AM
Sunset6:24 PM
Rahu Kaal11:04 AM - 12:32 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:55 PM