Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 1979
Wednesday 14 March 1979
17404 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Holi 1979?
- Holi 1979 is on Wednesday 14 March 1979 in India.
- How many days until Holi 1979?
- Holi 1979 was 17404 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 1980?
- Holi 1980 is on Sunday 2 March 1980.
- Is the date of Holi 1979 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
YogaGanda
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset6:28 PM
Rahu Kaal12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:54 PM