Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1961
Friday 3 March 1961
23992 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 3 Mar - Sun, 5 Mar 1961
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1961?
- Holi 1961 is on Friday 3 March 1961 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1961?
- Holi 1961 was 23992 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1962?
- Holi 1962 is on Wednesday 21 March 1962.
- Is the date of Holi 1961 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
NakshatraPurva Phalguni
YogaDhriti
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:43 AM
Sunset6:22 PM
Rahu Kaal11:05 AM - 12:33 PM
Abhijit12:09 PM - 12:56 PM