Holi Date in 2023: When is Holi in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar | Holika Dahan Date

Holi Date in 2023: Holi is arguably one of the grandest events for Hindus. The festival is celebrated across the country with much pomp. It is also known as the ‘Festival of Colours’.

Holi celebrations start on the evening of Purnima (full moon day) in the Hindi calendar month of Phagun. This generally falls in the month of March. This year, Holi will be celebrated on March 8, Wednesday. 

According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima tithi will start at 4:17 pm on March 7 and end at 6:09 pm on March 8.

Holi Date In Mathura

Hali is celebrated in a grand manner in Mathura -- the birth place of Lord Krishna. Holi is a celebration of the divine love between Lord Krishna and Radha. This is the reason why Holi is celebrated in a grand fashion in Mathura and Vrindavan.

Holi in Mathura will be celebrated on March 8. 

Holika Dahan 2023 Date

Holika Dahan is a ritual that is performed a day before the Holi. This year, Holika Dahan will be observed on March 7. Holika Dahan signifies the triumph of righteousness over sin.

The custom of Holika Dahan is related to Hiranyakashipu’s son Prahalad. Prahalad was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. But his father was against worshipping any Lord. 

Hiranyakashyap tried multiple times to kill his son due to his belief in Lord Vishnu but failed every time. Then, one day he called his sister Holika who had the boon of never burning in fire. Hiranyakashyap asked Holika to sit in the fire with Prahlad on his lap. Holika followed his brother's order and sat in the fire with Prahlad. Prahlad continued to chant the name of Lord Vishnu and by the grace of Lord Vishnu he was saved and Holika was burnt to death.

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