ஹோலி Significance & Spiritual Meaning
ஹோலி — "நிறங்களின் பண்டிகை" — வசந்த காலத்தின் வரவை வரவேற்கும் விழா. பால்குன பௌர்ணமி இரவில் ஹோலிகா தஹனம் (தீமையை எரிக்கும் நெருப்பு) தொடங்கி, மறுநாள் ரங்க வாலி ஹோலி (நிற விளையாட்டு) நடைபெறுகிறது. கிருஷ்ணன்-ராதை பக்தி பாரம்பரியத்தின் முக்கிய கொண்டாட்டம் — மதுரா, வ்ரிந்தாவனத்தில் வாரக்கணக்கில் கொண்டாடப்படுகிறது.
ஹோலி Mythology & Legend
As narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, the demon king Hiranyakashipu tried to kill his son Prahlad for worshipping Vishnu. Holika, who had a boon to resist fire, sat with Prahlad in a pyre, but Vishnu saved Prahlad and Holika was consumed. The burning of Holika is re-enacted as Holika Dahan the night before Rangwali Holi.
ஹோலி 2026 Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.
- Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.
- On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.
- Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
- Share gujiya and thandai; sing and dance in groups.
ஹோலி Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu/Krishna)
ஹோலி Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Gujiya
- ●Thandai
- ●Malpua
- ●Dahi Vada
- ●Puri
- ●Papri
ஹோலி Regional Celebrations across India
North India(होली)
Large public celebrations with colors
Braj(लठमार होली)
Lathmar Holi (playful stick fight)
Bengal(দোলযাত্রা)
Dol Jatra with songs and processions
ஹோலி Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Use natural or safe colors
- ✓Wear old clothes
- ✓Apply oil to skin and hair
- ✓Stay hydrated
- ✓Seek consent before applying color
Don'ts
- ✗Avoid harsh chemical colors
- ✗Do not force color on strangers
- ✗Avoid wasting water
ஹோலி — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ஹோலி?
- ஹோலி — "நிறங்களின் பண்டிகை" — வசந்த காலத்தின் வரவை வரவேற்கும் விழா.
- When is ஹோலி 2026?
- In 2026, ஹோலி falls on திங்கள், 2 மார்ச், 2026.
- What are the ஹோலி puja rituals?
- On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.; Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.; On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.; Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
- What to eat on ஹோலி?
- Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri
- What should you do on ஹோலி?
- Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair
- What should you avoid on ஹோலி?
- Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water
- Which deity is worshipped on ஹோலி?
- ஹோலி is dedicated to கிருஷ்ணர், ராதை.
Upcoming ஹோலி Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
ஹோலி is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 மார்., 2027 | திங்கள் | 06:37 pm | — |
| 23 மார்., 2027 | செவ்வாய் | 07:40 pm | — |