Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 2009
Wednesday 11 March 2009
6434 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Holi 2009?
- Holi 2009 is on Wednesday 11 March 2009 in India.
- How many days until Holi 2009?
- Holi 2009 was 6434 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 2010?
- Holi 2010 is on Monday 1 March 2010.
- Is the date of Holi 2009 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
YogaShula
KaranaBava
Sunrise6:35 AM
Sunset6:27 PM
Rahu Kaal12:31 PM - 2:00 PM
Abhijit12:07 PM - 12:55 PM