Holi 2024 Date
Holi 2024: Every year, on the full moon day of the Phalguna month, the event is held. Holika Dahan, also called Choti Holi, occurs the day before Holi.
Holi has profound meaning in Hinduism. Every year, on the full moon day of the Phalguna month, this event is held. Holika Dahan, also called Choti Holi, occurs the day before Holi. On this day, a bonfire is lighted to symbolize the triumph of good over evil and Holika is worshipped after dusk. People play Holi the following day with water and colorful powder. The Holi festival will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, 2024.
Auspicious Timing for Holi 2024
- Full Moon begins: March 24, 2024, at 09:54 AM
- Full Moon ends: March 25, 2024, at 12:29 PM
Holi Celebrations in Different Regions
Holi 2024: Every part of India celebrates the holiday of Holi in a different way. Rang Panchami, the fifth day of Holi, is celebrated in the Madhya Pradesh area of Malwa with even greater fervor than the main Holi festival. Large-scale celebrations are held in the Braj region to commemorate Holi; Lathmar Holi in Barsana is especially well-known. The Holi celebrations in Mathura and Vrindavan span fifteen days. On Rang Panchami, Holi is celebrated in Maharashtra with dry colors.
Mythological Stories Associated with Holi
Holi 2024: The Puranas offer several mythical tales pertaining to Holi. Holika Dahan is observed as a celebration of good triumphing over evil. In one version, Prahlad, the son of Hiranyakashipu, the demon king, was upset with his father because he was a devout disciple of Lord Vishnu.
Hiranyakashipu turned to his sister Holika for assistance because she was protected from fire by a blessing. Holika picked Prahlad up and put him in her lap before going into the flames to kill him. But Holika was destroyed by the flames and Prahlad was spared because of Prahlad’s devotion. In remembrance of Radha and Krishna’s heavenly love, Holi is also observed.