When is హోలీ 2027?

In 2027, హోలీ falls on 21, మార్చి 2027, ఆదివారం.

What are the హోలీ puja rituals?

On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.; Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.; On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.; Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.

What to eat on హోలీ?

Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri

What should you do on హోలీ?

Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair

What should you avoid on హోలీ?

Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water

Which deity is worshipped on హోలీ?

హోలీ is dedicated to శ్రీకృష్ణుడు, రాధాదేవి.

హోలీ 2027 (Holi)

హోలీ Significance & Spiritual Meaning

హోలీ — "రంగుల పండుగ" — వసంత ఋతువు ఆగమనానికి స్వాగతం. ఫాల్గుణ పూర్ణిమ రాత్రి హోలికా దహనంతో ప్రారంభమై, మరుసటి దినం రంగుల హోలి ఆడబడుతుంది. శ్రీకృష్ణ-రాధ భక్తి సాంప్రదాయపు ప్రముఖ ఉత్సవం — మధుర, వృందావనంలలో వారాల పాటు కొనియాడబడుతుంది.

హోలీ Mythology & Legend

As narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, the demon king Hiranyakashipu tried to kill his son Prahlad for worshipping Vishnu. Holika, who had a boon to resist fire, sat with Prahlad in a pyre, but Vishnu saved Prahlad and Holika was consumed. The burning of Holika is re-enacted as Holika Dahan the night before Rangwali Holi.

హోలీ 2027 Puja Rituals & Vidhi

On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.
Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.
On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.
Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
Share gujiya and thandai; sing and dance in groups.

హోలీ Mantras in Sanskrit

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya

Salutations to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu/Krishna)

హోలీ Traditional Foods & Prasad

●Gujiya
●Thandai
●Malpua
●Dahi Vada
●Puri
●Papri

హోలీ Regional Celebrations across India

North India(होली)

Large public celebrations with colors

Braj(लठमार होली)

Lathmar Holi (playful stick fight)

Bengal(দোলযাত্রা)

Dol Jatra with songs and processions

హోలీ Do's & Don't's

Do's

✓Use natural or safe colors
✓Wear old clothes
✓Apply oil to skin and hair
✓Stay hydrated
✓Seek consent before applying color

Don'ts

✗Avoid harsh chemical colors
✗Do not force color on strangers
✗Avoid wasting water

హోలీ — Frequently Asked Questions

What is హోలీ?: హోలీ — "రంగుల పండుగ" — వసంత ఋతువు ఆగమనానికి స్వాగతం.
When is హోలీ 2027?: In 2027, హోలీ falls on 21, మార్చి 2027, ఆదివారం.
What are the హోలీ puja rituals?: On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.; Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.; On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.; Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
What to eat on హోలీ?: Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri
What should you do on హోలీ?: Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair
What should you avoid on హోలీ?: Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water
Which deity is worshipped on హోలీ?: హోలీ is dedicated to శ్రీకృష్ణుడు, రాధాదేవి.

Upcoming హోలీ Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond

హోలీ is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.

Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)

Date	Day	Moonrise Time	Special Name
23, మార్చి 2027	మంగళవారం	07:40 pm	—

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