Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 2006
Wednesday 15 March 2006
7526 days ago
Quick answers
- When is Holi 2006?
- Holi 2006 is on Wednesday 15 March 2006 in India.
- How many days until Holi 2006?
- Holi 2006 was 7526 days ago.
- Is Holi a public holiday in India?
- Yes. Holi is a national public holiday in India.
- When is Holi 2007?
- Holi 2007 is on Sunday 4 March 2007.
- Is the date of Holi 2006 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)
TithiKrishna Pratipada
NakshatraUttara Phalguni
YogaGanda
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:31 AM
Sunset6:29 PM
Rahu Kaal12:30 PM - 1:59 PM
Abhijit12:06 PM - 12:54 PM