Holi 2011

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)

Holi in other years