Holi, one of the most awaited festivals of India, is considered to be a celebration of colours, brotherhood, peace and prosperity. Holi, as a Hindu festival, crosses all socio-economic and religious barriers and brings all people together. That is why, it is also known as Vasant Utsav.
According to the Hindu calendar 2024, the festival of Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm on the Pratipada of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. If Pratipada falls on two days, the first day is considered to be Dhulandi (Spring Festival or Holi). Let us know the date of Holi 2024 and also know which color will be auspicious for you according to astrology.
Taking inspiration from colors, Holi is also celebrated as the arrival of spring. Be it Holika Dahan or Badi Holi, this festival is famous for being celebrated with great pomp and show. This festival is also known as Dhulandi, which is a popular name in the state of Haryana and is one of the most famous festivals in Hindu mythology.
| Day | Date | Timings |
| Holika Dahan 2024 | March 24, 2024 (Sunday) | Starting from 24th March: 07:19 PM to 09:38 PM |
| Holi 2024 | March 25, 2024 (Monday) | Starting from 24th March 12:24 AM to March 25th 02:59 AM |
This festival of colors is celebrated with great enthusiasm not only in India but in many parts of the world, it is a festival of fun and joy. On this day people go to meet their friends and relatives, forget all the grudges and get colored in the colors of love and brotherhood. Not only this, they share love among themselves by feeding them dishes. That is why it is considered the best festival to resolve mutual differences. Besides, music is also organized at many places.
According to ancient legends, it is believed that the first day of Holi festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Vishnu’s devotee Prahlad over Holika, who was the sister of demon king Hiranyakashyap and aunt of devotee Prahlad. Holika’s pyre is burnt on this day. The next day, special dishes are enjoyed with colors and gulal. These traditions have the most importance on Holi.
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There are many stories behind the festival of Holi like the story of Hiranyakashyap-Prahlad, the story of Radha-Krishna and the story of the demon Dhundi. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Holika Dahan is done with a proper bonfire a day before Holi. It celebrates the killing of Hiranyakashipu’s sister Holika. The bonfire symbolizes the fire in which Holika (Hiranyakashyap’s sister) burnt herself while trying to kill Prahlad.
Rangwali Holi is also celebrated in memory of the immortal love of Lord Krishna and Radha. Once Lord Krishna asked Mother Yashoda why he was not fair like Radha ji. Mother Yashoda jokingly suggested Lord Krishna to apply color on Radha ji’s face, as this would make her complexion black. Then Lord Krishna played with different colors with Radha ji and Gopis. Since then this day is celebrated as the festival of colors. The legend of the ogress (female demon) Dhundi says that she was chased by the people of Prithu due to the curse of Lord Shiva.
Along with this, Holi is celebrated on the last full moon or full moon day of the month of Phalgun (Phalgun Purnima) of the Hindu calendar. Let us tell you that in 2024, Holi will be celebrated with great pomp across the country on 25 March 2024.
| Holi Celebration | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Laddu Holi | March 17, 2024 | Barsana |
| Lathmar Holi | March 18, 2024 | Barsana |
| Lathmar Holi | March 18, 2024 | Nandgaon |
| Phoolwali Holi | March 19, 2024 | Vrindavan and Mathura |
| Chaddi Maar Holi | March 20, 2024 | Gokul |
| Vidhwa Holi | March 21, 2024 | Vrindavan |
| Holika Dahan | March 25, 2024 | Mathura |
| Dhulandi | March 26, 2024 | Mathura |
The lord of both these zodiac signs is Mars and according to astrology, Mars is symbolized by red color. That is why both these zodiac signs should use red, pink or similar colored gulal while playing Holi.
The lord of these zodiac signs is the planet Venus and the planet Venus represents white, pink color. And playing Holi with white color is not possible. That is why you can play Holi with silver and pink colors.
The ruling planet of these zodiac signs is Mercury and this planet represents the color green. It is believed that using green color is soothing for the person. On the day of Holi, people of this zodiac sign can also play Holi with yellow, orange and light pink colors.
The lord of these zodiac signs is Saturn and Shanidev represents black and blue colors. Blue color is very auspicious for this zodiac sign. But it is not possible to play Holi with black color, that is why you can play Holi with blue, green or turquoise color.
The lord of these zodiac signs is Jupiter and Jupiter represents the color yellow. Along with this, on the day of Holi, people of this zodiac sign should play Holi with yellow and orange colors.
The ruling planet of Cancer is Moon and the Moon represents the color white. It is not possible to play Holi with white color, that is why you can add some curd or milk to any one color. And you can play Holi with that color. He is the lord of Leo zodiac sign, Sun God. Due to this, people of this zodiac sign can play Holi with orange, red or yellow colours.
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