Holi, the festival of colors, is almost approaching, and we are excited to celebrate with family and friends. It is one of India’s most important festivals after Diwali, and Hindus all over the world celebrate it with great enthusiasm. Dhulandi or Rangwali Holi follows Choti Holi or Holika Dahan, and the festivities last two days. It honors the victory of right over wrong. It takes place during the Hindu month of Phalgun, which is between February and March. People commemorate the day with balloons, flowers, water, and colors. Adults and youngsters exchange gulals and seek blessings from their elders.
Holi 2024 Date: When is Holi and what is the Shubh Muhurat?
According to the Hindu calendar, the Holi celebration takes place near the conclusion of the month of Phalguna. The celebration starts on the first day of Purnima with the lighting of a bonfire, symbolizing the burning of the monster Holika. Padwa, the first day of the Hindu month of Chaitra, is the day after which Indians celebrate Holi.Holi will be celebrated on 25th March while Holika Dahana will be observed on 24th March this year. The following are considered auspicious times to perform the puja, according to Drik Panchang:
Holika Dahan Date: March 24, 2024
Holika Dahan Day: Sunday
Holika Dahan Time: 23:13 to 00:27
Bhadra Punchha: 18:33 to 19:53
Bhadra Mukha: 19:53 to 22:06
Purnima Tithi Start: 09:54 on Mar 24, 2024
Purnima Tithi End: 12:29 on Mar 25, 2024
Historical Background and Significance of Holi 2024
Holi is a festival that commemorates the triumph of good over evil and the divine love shared by Lord Krishna and Radha. It is also observed as a harvest festival, commemorating the coming of spring and the end of winter. According to Hindu mythology, Radha was exceptionally fair, while Lord Krishna had a darker complexion. Krishna was frequently concerned that Radha would reject him due to their contrasting skin tones, and he protested to his mother, Yashoda. Yashoda once joked that Krishna should paint Radha’s face a different color to mask any abnormalities. Krishna followed his mother’s advice and used gulal to stain Radha’s face. And that is how the Holi celebrations began.
Another Holi mythology involves King Hiranyakashipu, his son Prahalad, who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu, and his aunt Holika, the demon. According to Indian mythology, Hiranyakashipu received a blessing that kept both humans and animals from killing him. So he had them worship him. After his son became a follower of Lord Vishnu and refused to worship him, Hiranyakashipu instructed his sister Holika to have him killed by sitting on a funeral pyre and covering himself with a cloth to hide himself from the flames.The following are considered auspicious times to perform the puja, according to Drik Panchang:
Holi 2024 Celebrations:
The Braj areas, including Mathura, Vrindavan, Gowardhan, Gokul, Nandagaon, and Barsana, celebrate Lord Krishna and the festival of Holi. Phoolwali Holi in Vrindavan and Lathmar Holi, a traditional Holi celebration in Barsana are two of the world’s most famous Holi festivals. The celebration is celebrated over two days: Rangwali Holi, also known as Dhulandi, and Chhoti Holi, also known as Holika Dahan. On Holika Dahan, bonfires are lit to symbolize the triumph of good over evil. They get up early the next morning to play with colors or gulal. Children play with their companions by filling balloons and toy guns with water. The public also enjoys sweets and thandai prepared specifically for the celebration.
- “Wishing you a Holi filled with vibrant colors, joyful moments, and sweet memories.” – from our team to nations people
