Holi 2025 Date: When is Holi and Holika Dahan this year?

Holi 2025 Date: Check When is Holika Dahan? Significance of the Festival of Colours

Holi, the vibrant Festival of Colours, will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2025, with Holika Dahan taking place on Thursday, March 13, 2025. This much-loved Hindu festival is a grand celebration of unity, joy, and traditions that resonates across the world. Known as the second most significant festival in the Hindu calendar after Diwali, Holi embodies the spirit of fun, forgiveness, and the triumph of good over evil.

Holi: A Festival of Vibrancy and Tradition

Holi is more than just a celebration of colours—it is deeply rooted in Hinduism and traditions. The festival is observed in two stages:

• Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi): On this day, people light bonfires to symbolize the victory of good over evil, recalling the story of Prahlad and Holika from Hindu mythology.
• Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi): The following day is the highlight of the festival when people smear each other with colours, dance, and revel in festive joy.

Significance of Holi: Festival of Colours

Holi symbolises the triumph of good over evil, rooted in the legend of Holika and Prahlad. It celebrates love, unity, and joy, inspired by the playful bond of Radha and Krishna. The festival fosters togetherness burns away negativity during Holika Dahan, and marks the arrival of spring and harvest, spreading positivity and hope.

Holi is much more than its lively colours and boisterous celebrations. It signifies the triumph of good over evil, unity among people, and the joy of new beginnings. It is a time to forgive, forget, and embrace everyone with love and positivity.

Whether you’re celebrating with colours, participating in Holika Dahan rituals, or enjoying the rich cultural traditions of the Braj region, Holi is a festival that brings smiles and fosters togetherness.

So, mark your calendars for March 13 and 14, 2025, and get ready to immerse yourself in the joy, colours, and vibrant traditions of Holi!

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