હોળી Significance & Spiritual Meaning
હોળી — "રંગોનો તહેવાર" — વસંત ઋતુના આગમનનો ઉત્સવ. ફાગણ સુદ પૂનમની રાત્રે હોલિકા દહન; બીજા દિવસે ધુળેટી — રંગોની હોળી. કૃષ્ણ-રાધા ભક્તિ પરંપરાનો પ્રમુખ ઉત્સવ — ડાકોર, શામળાજી, બેટ દ્વારકામાં ભવ્ય. ગુજરાતમાં હોળી "છંટકાવ" — ભીના કેસરી રંગે એક-બીજાને ભીંજવવાની પરંપરા.
હોળી Mythology & Legend
As narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, the demon king Hiranyakashipu tried to kill his son Prahlad for worshipping Vishnu. Holika, who had a boon to resist fire, sat with Prahlad in a pyre, but Vishnu saved Prahlad and Holika was consumed. The burning of Holika is re-enacted as Holika Dahan the night before Rangwali Holi.
હોળી 2026 Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.
- Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.
- On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.
- Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
- Share gujiya and thandai; sing and dance in groups.
હોળી Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu/Krishna)
હોળી Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Gujiya
- ●Thandai
- ●Malpua
- ●Dahi Vada
- ●Puri
- ●Papri
હોળી Regional Celebrations across India
North India(होली)
Large public celebrations with colors
Braj(लठमार होली)
Lathmar Holi (playful stick fight)
Bengal(দোলযাত্রা)
Dol Jatra with songs and processions
હોળી Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Use natural or safe colors
- ✓Wear old clothes
- ✓Apply oil to skin and hair
- ✓Stay hydrated
- ✓Seek consent before applying color
Don'ts
- ✗Avoid harsh chemical colors
- ✗Do not force color on strangers
- ✗Avoid wasting water
હોળી — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is હોળી?
- હોળી — "રંગોનો તહેવાર" — વસંત ઋતુના આગમનનો ઉત્સવ.
- When is હોળી 2026?
- In 2026, હોળી falls on સોમવાર, 2 માર્ચ, 2026.
- What are the હોળી puja rituals?
- On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.; Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.; On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.; Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
- What to eat on હોળી?
- Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri
- What should you do on હોળી?
- Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair
- What should you avoid on હોળી?
- Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water
- Which deity is worshipped on હોળી?
- હોળી is dedicated to કૃષ્ણ, રાધા.
હોળી — 2026, 2027 અને આગળની તારીખો
હોળી પંચાંગ મુજબ દર્શાવેલ તિથિએ ઉજવાય છે. તારીખો પ્રાદેશિક ગણતરી પર આધારિત છે.
સમય નવી દિલ્લી, ભારત (IST) માટે દર્શાવેલ છે
| તારીખ | વાર | ચંદ્રોદય | વિશેષ નામ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 માર્ચ, 2027 | સોમવાર | 06:37 pm | — |
| 23 માર્ચ, 2027 | મંગળવાર | 07:40 pm | — |