Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1959
Wednesday 25 March 1959
24701 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1959?
- Holi 1959 is on Wednesday 25 March 1959 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1959?
- Holi 1959 was 24701 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1960?
- Holi 1960 is on Monday 14 March 1960.
- Is the date of Holi 1959 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
NakshatraHasta
YogaVriddhi
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset6:34 PM
Rahu Kaal12:27 PM - 1:59 PM
Abhijit12:02 PM - 12:51 PM