Holi

Holi is a Hindu major festival celebrated on Monday 22 March. Festival of colours and the burning of Holika — the triumph of bhakti (Prahlad) over arrogance.

होली · Monday 22 March · major

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Holi

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Festival of colours and the burning of Holika — the triumph of bhakti (Prahlad) over arrogance.

When is Holi?

Holi falls on Monday 22 March.

Puja Vidhi

Puja Vidhi for this festival
1. Bathe early and wear clean clothes.
2. Purify the puja space by sprinkling Gangajal.
3. Install the image or murti of your ishta devata; offer flowers, akshat, and a lit lamp.
4. Offer incense, naivedya, and arghya (water).
5. Chant the mantra or stotra associated with this festival 108 times.
6. Perform aarti with family and sound the conch.
7. Distribute prasad and offer dana (charity) to those in need.

Note: Festival of colours and the burning of Holika — the triumph of bhakti (Prahlad) over arrogance.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Holi?

Holi falls on Monday 22 March.

What is Holi?

Festival of colours and the burning of Holika — the triumph of bhakti (Prahlad) over arrogance.

How is Holi celebrated?

Holi is observed as a major festival — with puja, fasting, mantra-jap and kirtan. The full puja vidhi is on this page below.

Why is Holi important?

Festival of colours and the burning of Holika — the triumph of bhakti (Prahlad) over arrogance.