Holi
MarathiAlso known as: Rang Panchami, Festival of Colours
Holi
About Holi
Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated across Maharashtra with great enthusiasm. It marks the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
On the main day, people throw coloured powders (gulal) and water at each other, dance to festive music, and enjoy traditional sweets.
The celebrations begin the previous evening with the lighting of the Holika bonfire. In Maharashtra, the festival is also associated with the divine love of Radha and Krishna.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Holi is primarily a celebration rather than a fasting festival.
- Light the Holika bonfire the previous evening.
- Apply gulal to elders as a mark of respect.
- Distribute sweets and festive foods.
- Participate in the colourful celebrations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The bonfire symbolises the burning of demoness Holika and the triumph of good over evil. It represents the purification of the soul.
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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.