Holi (Dhulandi)
Festival of colours, the day after Holika Dahan.
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- CategoryFestival Major
- Defining tithi / momentShukla Paksha Purnima: to
- Lunar monthPhalguna Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta)
Timings on Monday, 22 March 2027
Rule applied: Smarta — Bhadra lasts past midnight and Bhadra Puchha does not fall between Pradosh and midnight, so Holika Dahan is done in Pradosh, avoiding Bhadra Mukha. (Setting: Holika Dahan and Bhadra: common North Indian rule (Pradosh after Bhadra; else before midnight; else Bhadra Puchha; never Bhadra Mukha))
Not selected:
- Alternate rule followed by some pandits (e.g. of Banaras): wait until Bhadra ends, even after midnight. to
- Bhadra Puchha, not usable because it falls outside Pradosh–midnight. to
- Pradosh Kaal to
- Nishita Kaal to
- Bhadra (Vishti) to
- Bhadra Puchha to
- Bhadra Mukha to
Why this date?
- Observed 1 day(s) after Holika Dahan.
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How this festival is celebrated in different regions, with the regional names and each date's rule.
How the date is determined
- Observed 1 day(s) after Holika Dahan.
Traditional variation
This is the date given by the rule shown above for the selected place. It is not the only valid date: regional Panchangs, family customs and sampradayas may observe it on a different day.
Rule source: Tithi–kaal rule of the Dharmashastra digests (Nirnaya Sindhu / Dharma Sindhu), as applied by modern drik-ganita (computed) Panchangs
Traditions may vary by region and Panchang convention. Times are shown for the selected place, time zone and calculation profile.
Calculated with engine 1.4.2 · rules rules-2026-09-29-a0a4505e · profile north-lahiri-calibrated v1 · ayanamsa lahiri_drik_compat · astronomy-engine@2.1.19 · Asia/Kolkata
Dates in 2026
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2026 (Wed)
Phalguna Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta) |
Shukla Paksha Purnima: to | — |
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Dates in 2027
| Date | Defining tithi / moment | Time windows | Decision notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/03/2027 (Mon)
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Phalguna Shukla Paksha (same name in Amanta and Purnimanta) |
Shukla Paksha Purnima: to | — |
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