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Holi in Pushkar, Rajasthan A little kid after Holi celebrating (Haridwar) Holika Dahan (bonfire) in front of Jagdish Temple in Udaipur, Rajasthan: Full moon of the Phalgun month (Hindu calendar) Holi or Phagwah is a popular spring festival. Holi commemorates the slaying of the demoness Holika by Lord Vishnu's devotee Prahlad. Thus, the festival Chhoti Holi. March 13, 2025, Thursday. Phalguna, Shukla Purnima. Holika Dahan. March 13, 2025, Thursday. complete list of all Hindu festivals and celebrations On the day of Holi, the famous festival of Indian states, people gather in open areas and apply dry and wet colors of multiple hues to each other, with some carrying water guns and colored water-filled balloons. It tops the charts of 10 famous festivals in India as it is celebrated all across the world with happiness. Holi gives a perfect opportunity to treat the taste buds with the delicious sweets, shared with each other during festival. Rang Panchami, is the festival colorfully celebrated in some regions of India on the fifth day (Panchami) after Holi, that is after five days of full moon in the month of Phalguna. After completing the Holi, there are other festivals such as Ranga Panchami, Sheetala Saptami, Basoda, and when the month ends, there will be Gangaur Puja, Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and one of the Ferrantraite/Getty Images. Holi, often referred to as the "Festival of Colors", is one of the best known festivals outside of India. The festival is centered around the burning and destruction of the demoness Holika, which was made possible through unwavering devotion to Lord Vishnu. Some examples of such national-level Hindu festivals are Deepavali, Ganesh Chathurthi, Navaratri, Maha Shivaratri, etc. Examples of some regional Hindu festivals are Vishu, Karva Chauth, Ugadi, etc. Knowing the dates of these festivals beforehand is important to help you plan your festivities or holiday dates ahead of time. During this month, Hindu women observe the holiday of Hariyali Teej, fasting and offering prayers for a happy marriage. Other festivals include Manasa Puja, which honors the snake goddess. Hindu faithful believe she has the power to cure illnesses such as chicken pox and to aid in fertility. This Hindu Spring festival is either celebrated in January or February. The festival is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Saraswati. Saraswati Puja takes place on a giant level in the states of Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam. People eat yellow and wear yellow. It is said that there are over a thousand festivals in India throughout the year. Every festival in India is welcomed with big celebrations and sometimes a unison of cultures. The next big national festival is Holi on March 14th, 2025. Indian festivals can be generally divided into five categories: Also known as the festival of colors, Holi (pronounced Ho-lee) is a Hindu religious holiday that celebrates the victory of good over evil and is one of the most well-known festivals in India. The festival celebrates the feelings of love and pure joy with a chaotic countrywide colored powder fight. Holi 2025 falls on March 14th. The main March Month Festivals 2025: March is considered a significant month for Hindu festivals and fasts. In March 2025, many important celebrations such as Holi, Chaitra Navratri, Sheetala Ashtami, Hindu New Year, and Holika Dahan will take place. Additionally, this month will witness both a lunar and a solar eclipse. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant Hindu celebration that marks spring’s arrival, the triumph of good over evil, and the love between Radha and Krishna. Hola Mohalla, celebrated a day after Holi, is a vibrant Sikh festival of courage and devotion. Established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, it takes place at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab. Nihang Sikhs perform martial arts, horse-riding stunts, and sword fights, while grand Nagar Kirtans and kirtan darbars foster devotion and unity. Holi, Hindu spring festival celebrated in India and Nepal on the full-moon day of Phalguna (February–March). Participants throw colored water and colored powders on one another, and license is given to deviate from the usual societal norms and rankings of caste, gender, status, and age. After that, students discuss key questions related to Holi, including the festival’s origins and significance, how Holi compares to festivals in their own culture, whether they would like to experience Holi firsthand. Speaking: Symbolism of Holi Colors. Students discuss what different Holi colors (e.g., red, yellow, green, blue) might Holi Across India 1. Mathura and Vrindavan. Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan, the land of Krishna, is legendary. The celebrations begin weeks in advance with unique traditions such as Phoolon Ki Holi (playing Holi with flowers) at the Banke Bihari temple and Widow’s Holi, where widows break social taboos and participate in the festival. 2. Holi, the Hindu festival of colour, is celebrated around the world, marked by raucous parties where people throw and smear coloured powder on each other. The festival, the celebrations for which Holi is a holiday celebrated by millions of Hindus around the world, from India and Pakistan to Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States. It falls on the purnima, or full-moon day of Phalguna The Holi Festival in March 2013 at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Utah County, Utah. Holi is celebrated as a social event in parts of the United States. [139] For example, at Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, NYC Holi Hai in Manhattan, New York [140] and Festival of Colors: Holi NYC in New York City, New York. [139] [141
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