Holi is one of the most auspicious and major Hindu festivals, that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across the country. The festival is known as the festival of colors. On this auspicious day, people play Holi with colorful gulal, colored powders and these colors represent the celebration, happiness and joy. The day celebrates the victory of good over evil. This year, Holi is going to be celebrated on Phalguna Purnima i.e., on March 4, 2026.
When is Holika Dahan 2026 ?
Holika Dahan Muhurta – 06:22 PM to 08:50 PMBhadra Punchha – 01:25 AM to 02:35 AMBhadra Mukha – 02:35 AM to 04:30 AMHolika Dahan will be celebrated on March 3, 2026 once the eclipse will end.
Holi 2026 : Date and Time
Purnima Tithi Begins – 05:55 PM on Mar 02, 2026Purnima Tithi Ends – 05:07 PM on Mar 03, 2026
Holi 2026: Significance
Holi is the major Hindu festival, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across the country, The day holds a great religious significance among Hindus. People celebrate this day with their families and friends with immense happiness and fervor. This day celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This festival is the most colorful and joyous festival which is celebrated by Hindu communities around the world. Even people who are living outside India also celebrate the festival with great enthusiasm. This festival is all about spreading happiness, creating harmony and new beginning. The love between Lord Krishna and Radha is also celebrated on this sacred day. Young Krishna, who was mischievous and playful, was self-conscious about his dark skin in contrast to Radha’s fair complexion. The custom of tossing colors during Holi began when his mother, Yashoda, jokingly suggested that he paint Radha’s face.
Holi 2026: How Holi is celebrated?
Holika Dahan: Holika Dahan is the when Holika tried to kill Prahald thinking she would be safe and Prahlad would burn, she made Prahlad sitting in her lap in the middle of a blazing fire but she burned to death and Prahalad came out alive as Lord Vishnu was protecting him. The day symbolizes the victory over evil. Rangwali Holi or Dhulandi: The day holds a great religious singificance. Rangwali Holi is celebrated next day after Holika Dahan. People enjoy on this day by playing with colors or gulal, splash with water, singing and dancing. This is how Rangwali Holi celebrated across the world where Indian lives.
