Holi 2025 Date in India: Holi, popularly referred to as the “Festival of Colours,” is one of the most significant, vibrant, and colourful Hindu festivals, celebrated with great zeal and joy. In most parts of India, Holi is celebrated for two days.
The first day of Holi is known as Holika Dahan, Jalawali Holi, or Chhoti Holi; on this day, people worship Holika and burn her in a fire, while the second day of Holi, known as Rangwali Holi or Dhulandi, is the celebration of dry gulaal and watercolours and is considered the main day.
Holi commemorates the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha, with some tracing it back to Hiranyakashyap’s attempt to kill his son Prahlad through his daughter Holika. However, Prahlad survived, and Holika was burnt, symbolising devotion and righteousness.
Story continues belowHoli also marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter, making it a harvest festival. Its celebrations begin on the evening of Purnima, or the full moon day, in the month of Phalguna on the Hindu calendar, which usually corresponds to the middle of March, according to the Gregorian calendar.
According to Drik Panchang, Holika Dahan will be observed on Thursday evening, March 13, 2025, followed by the colourful celebration taking place on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Friends and family gather on the day to enjoy the festival’s fun mood and celebrate with colours, sweets, and magnificent food.
On this day, people visit friends and family and play with coloured powder. Source: (Express Photo by Rohit Jain Paras)
