Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 2002
Friday 29 March 2002
8977 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 29 Mar - Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Quick answers
- When is Holi 2002?
- Holi 2002 is on Friday 29 March 2002 in India.
- How many days until Holi 2002?
- Holi 2002 was 8977 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 2003?
- Holi 2003 is on Wednesday 19 March 2003.
- Is the date of Holi 2002 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
YogaDhruva
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:14 AM
Sunset6:36 PM
Rahu Kaal10:53 AM - 12:25 PM
Abhijit12:01 PM - 12:50 PM