Holi (होली) is a festival falling in the Hindu lunar month of फाल्गुन. Its position is fixed by tithi rather than by the Gregorian calendar, so the date moves every year and is computed from the panchang. No fast is prescribed for the day. The observance itself, and its puja vidhi, stay the same each year.
Holi
होली
Hindu month: फाल्गुन
Panchang Basis (Tithi Rule)
Each year this observance falls on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Phalguna. Because lunar tithis drift against the Gregorian calendar, the English date shifts every year — the tithi rule above is what stays fixed.
About This Festival
Festival of colours celebrating the arrival of spring and divine love
रंगों का त्योहार — वसंत और दिव्य प्रेम का उत्सव
Significance
Celebrates the divine love of Radha-Krishna and the victory of good over evil. Symbolizes the end of winter and the joy of spring. All social barriers dissolve as people play with colours together.
Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
Apply tilak before playing with colours. Offer sweets to neighbours. Play with natural colours (gulal). Prepare thandai and gujiya. Visit elders to seek blessings.
Regional Names
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Holi celebrated?
Holi is celebrated on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 and on Monday, 22 March 2027. The date changes each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) — every date here is computed from real planetary positions using the Swiss Ephemeris engine, not copied from a fixed list.
Is Holi a fasting (vrat) day?
Holi is not primarily a fasting day, though many families still keep a light fast or a sattvic diet as part of the observance.
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