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Holi 2025 Date: Know When Will Rangwali Holi Be Celebrated And When Is Holika Dahan

Holi 2025: Rangwali Holi is celebrated the day after Holika Dahan. It’s a festival of colours, and the celebration at Banke Bihari Temple's the most famous. Check the date for this year's celebration.

Holi 2025 Date: The festival of Holika Dahan is celebrated on the full moon day of Phalguna. The day after Holika Dahan is known as Rangwali Holi, which is celebrated with dry gulal and coloured water. The atmosphere begins to fill with gulal as Holika Dahan takes place.

While Holika Dahan symbolises the victory of good over evil, Rangwali Holi represents the love of Lord Krishna and Radha. Check here for the date of Rangwali Holi 2025.

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When Is Holi In 2025

  • Rangwali Holi will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2025.
  • Holika Dahan will be on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
  • The timing for Holika Dahan is from 11:26 PM to 12:30 AM on March 13, 2025.

The Phalguni Purnima date will begin on March 13, 2025, at 10:35 AM and will end on March 14, 2025, at 12:23 PM.

How Is Holi Celebrated In Braj?

Holi is also known as the festival of colours. The festival of Rangwali Holi was very dear to Lord Shri Krishna. While Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country and abroad, the Holi celebration in Braj is truly unique. In Braj, Holi is celebrated for 40 days, and it includes not only colours but also flowers, laddus, and the famous Lathmar Holi.

When Will Holi 2025 Be Celebrated At Banke Bihari Temple?

Holi at Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan will be celebrated on March 12, 2025. Lathmar Holi in Barsana will be on March 8, and in Nandgaon, it will be celebrated on March 9.

Why is Holi Called 'Dhulendi'?

The use of colours in the festival of Holi came much later. In ancient times, Holi was played with dust. Lord Shri Hari performed Dust Worship at the beginning of the Treta Yuga. Dust Worship, meaning people would apply dust on each other, is why it is called Dhulendi.

Why Is Rangwali Holi Celebrated?

Rangwali Holi is a festival that removes bitterness from the heart and fills it with love. The colours of Holi add vibrancy to a dull life and bring positivity. On this day, people forget their differences and celebrate the festival of colours together, wishing each other by applying colours.

[Disclaimer: The content of this article is based solely on beliefs, and should be taken as general guidance. Individual experiences may vary. ABPLive.com does not assert the accuracy or validity of any claims or information presented. It is strongly recommended to consult a qualified expert before considering or implementing any information or belief discussed herein.]

 

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