Public Holiday
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali Holi
India
Also: Dhulandi, Rangwali HoliHoli 2012
Friday 9 March 2012
5339 days ago | 3-day long weekend: Fri, 9 Mar - Sun, 11 Mar 2012
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
YogaShula
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:37 AM
Sunset6:26 PM
Rahu Kaal11:03 AM - 12:31 PM
Abhijit12:08 PM - 12:55 PM