Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 2016
Thursday 24 March 2016
3862 days ago | 4-day long weekend: Thu, 24 Mar - Sun, 27 Mar 2016 (take Fri off)
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
YogaVriddhi
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset6:34 PM
Rahu Kaal1:59 PM - 3:30 PM
Abhijit12:02 PM - 12:51 PM