Holi 2024: Holi is the festival of colours and has a very special significance. It is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and the preparations for this festival start from Basant Panchami. As per the scriptures, the Holi festival is celebrated in the devotion of the devotee Prahlad.
Holika Dahan is observed on the next day of the Holi festival which takes place on the full moon day of the Falgun month. Holashtak will be held for eight days before Holi, and preparations for the Holi festival starts from Holashtak.
Holi 2024: Date
Holi 2024 date will be observed on 18th March 2024 and Holi Dahan will be celebrated on 17th March 2024. People celebrate this Holi festival by playing with colours and by arranging a bonfire after sunset on Holika Dahan.
Holi 2024: Time
Holika Dahan begins from 9:20 pm to 10:31 pm on 17th March 2024. Purnima Tithi starts and ends at 01:29 pm on March 17 and 12:47 pm on March 18, 2024, respectively.
Holi: Significance
Holi marks the arrival of the spring harvest season and the end of the winter season in the country. This festival is celebrated in the Phalguna month of the Hindu calendar and people celebrate Holi by splashing water and smearing each other with colours.
