Holi
होली
The festival of colours celebrating divine love and spring.
- Date
- Mon, 22 March 2027
- Tithi
- Pratipada
- Paksha
- Krishna
- Hindu Month
- Chaitra
- Nakshatra
- Uttara Phalguni
- Yoga
- Vyaghata
- Karana
- Balava
- Vikram Samvat
- VS 2084
- Muhurat
- Full day
- Duration
- 1 Day
About this observance
Dhulandi is played with gulal, and families visit each other with gujiya and thandai; Braj celebrates Lathmar and Phoolon wali Holi.
Importance
Marks renewal, forgiveness and the joy of Krishna bhakti.
History
Braj Holi traditions of Barsana and Nandgaon are world famous.
Mythological story
Krishna coloured Radhas face to overcome his complexion complex, beginning the tradition.
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