Holi 2023 Date: When is Holi Festival in 2023? History, significance, time, celebrations and all you need to know about the festival of colours

Holi 2023 Date: Holi, also known as the festival of colours, will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 8 this year. Holi is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus. The festival marks the victory of good over evil and celebrates the eternal love of Lord Krishna and Radha.

In most regions, the festival is celebrated for two days. The first day is known as Jalanwali Holi – the day when the bonfire of Holi is lit. The second day is known as Rangwali Holi - the day when people play with colour.

The first day of Holi is also known as Chhoti Holi and Holika Dahan. Rangwali Holi is also known as Dhulandi or Dhulendi.

Holi 2023: Date & Time

This year, India will celebrate the festival of colour - Holi - on March 8. While Holika Dahan will be observed on March 7 (a day before Rangwali Holi). 

According to Drik Panchnag, the Purnima Tithi will begin at 4:17 PM on March 6 and end at 6:09 PM on March 7.

Purnima Tithi Begins - 04:17 PM on Mar 06, 2023

Purnima Tithi Ends - 06:09 PM on Mar 07, 2023

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Holi History & Significance

Holi is one of the most vibrant and joyous festivals in our country. Its root is associated with ancient Hindu mythology. The festival is believed to have originated from the legend of Prahlad, Hiranyakashipu and Holika. 

According to legend, Hiranyakaship, also known as Hiranyakashipu, was a demon king. His son Prahlad was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashipu was not happy with the devotion of his son. He taught his son not to worship Lord Vishnu but Prahlad did not listen to his father. Hiranyakashipu tried many times to kill Prahlad but failed. Eventually, his sister Holika tried to help him by trapping Prahlad in the fire. However, by the grace of Lord Vishnu, Prahlad was saved, while Holika was burnt to death.

Therefore, the festival of Holi is celebrated as a symbol of the victory of good over evil.

While the other story associated to this festival is of the eternal love of Lord Krishna and Radha. According to mythology, playing Holi with colours is related to Shri Krishna and Radharani. It is said that Shri Krishna first started the practice of playing Holi with his cowherd. This is the reason why even today the festival of Holi is celebrated in a different and grand manner in Braj.

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