Dhulivandan
MarathiAlso known as: Dhulivandan, Rang Panchami
Dhulivandan
About Dhulivandan
Dhulivandan is celebrated on the fifth day of the dark fortnight in Phalguna (March-April), five days after Holi. It is the Marathi version of the colour festival.
People throw coloured powders (gulal) and water at each other, dance to festive music, and enjoy traditional sweets.
In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in streets and public places.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Dhulivandan is a day of celebration and colour play.
- Gather with friends and family for colour play.
- Apply gulal to elders as a mark of respect.
- Distribute sweets and festive foods.
- Dance and celebrate the arrival of spring.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dhulivandan is celebrated five days after Holi and is more focused on the playful throwing of colours. It marks the end of the Holi celebrations.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.