Holi 2019
Updated: Feb 28, 2018 08:14 AM About | Dates | Holika Dahan | Dhulendi | Duj
Upcoming Event: Holika Dahan: 20 March 2019
होली (Holi) Festival of Color three days festival, considered as second biggest festival on Hindu calendar after Diwali. The word Holi originates from Holika-Bhakt Prahlad`s Aunty, the evil sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu. The festival itself is believed to have origins from the Prahladapuri Temple.
होलिका दहन (Holika Dahan)
20 March 2019तिथि (Tithi, Day): Phalgun Shukla Purnima
Also known as Chhoti Holi, Holika Dahan, Basanta Purnima, Phalguna Purnima and Kama Dahanam in South India. On first day bonfires are lit after sunset at Right Holika Dahan Muhurta. Main Holi day when people play with colors is always next day of Holika Dahan or Holi bonfire. Next day in the morning people play Holi with dry and wet colors.
Also known as Chhoti Holi, Holika Dahan, Basanta Purnima, Phalguna Purnima and Kama Dahanam in South India. On first day bonfires are lit after sunset at Right Holika Dahan Muhurta. Main Holi day when people play with colors is always next day of Holika Dahan or Holi bonfire. Next day in the morning people play Holi with dry and wet colors.
धुलण्डी (Dhulendi)
21 March 2019तिथि (Tithi, Day): Chaitra Krishna Pratipada
The second day, people play with colored powder(Gulal) and colored water. Rangwali Holi which is main Holi day is also known as Dhulandi or Dhulendi (धुलण्डी). The other less popular pronunciations of Dhulandi are Dhuleti, Dhulheti. Cheerleading slogans is बुरा ना मानो होली है (Bura Na Maano Holi Hai).
The second day, people play with colored powder(Gulal) and colored water. Rangwali Holi which is main Holi day is also known as Dhulandi or Dhulendi (धुलण्डी). The other less popular pronunciations of Dhulandi are Dhuleti, Dhulheti. Cheerleading slogans is बुरा ना मानो होली है (Bura Na Maano Holi Hai).
दूज (Duj, Dooj, Dauj)
22 March 2019तिथि (Tithi, Day): Chaitra Krishna Dwitiya
Few part of India दूज (Duj or Bhai Dooj, Bhratri Dwitiya) also celebrate similar as Bhai Duj in Diwali. In Agra region of UP, Duj celebrate to meet our friends, relatives and neighbors by distributing sweets by bearing new dresses.
Few part of India दूज (Duj or Bhai Dooj, Bhratri Dwitiya) also celebrate similar as Bhai Duj in Diwali. In Agra region of UP, Duj celebrate to meet our friends, relatives and neighbors by distributing sweets by bearing new dresses.
Famous Places for Holi Celebration
Braj regions is the Place related to childhood of Lord Krishna, therefore Mathura, Vrindavan, Gowardhan, Gokul, Nandagaon and Barsana are the most famous one for Holi. The Lathmar Holi, the traditional Holi festivity in Barsana is world famous. Famous Temples of Braj
Prahladapuri Temple
The original temple of Prahladpuri is said to have been built by Prahlada Ji, Hiranyakashipu's son. Prahladpuri Mandir is an ancient Hindu temple located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. It is named after Prahlada and dedicated to the God Narasimha (Shri Vishnu). At present it ruins, since its destruction in 1992 by a mob.
Gulariyan
गुलरियाँ (Hindi: Gulariyan, English: cow dung cake) are used on the day of holika dahan for bonfire. Gulariyan are made by cow gober(Hindi: गोबर, English: dung), by combining their hole, create a chain called as Gulariyon ki mala. One interesting fact is also associated with the creation date of these Gulariyan, we can only start creation of these gulariyan from Phalgun Shukla Dwitiya (also called Phulera Dooj)
* Bua: Paternal Aunt
Information
Next Dates(Year Around)
Holika Dahan: 20 March 2019Dhulendi: 21 March 2019Dauj: 22 March 2019
Related Name
होरी - Hori, Rangwali Holi - रंगवाली होली, Dhuleti - धुलेटी, Dhulandi - धुलण्डी, Holika Dahan - होलिका दहन, Chhoti Holi - छोटी होली
Frequency
Yearly / Annual
Duration
3
Begins (Tithi)
Phalgun Shukla Purnima
Ends (Tithi)
Chaitra Krishna Dwitiya
Months
February / March
Mantra
बुरा ना मानो होली है (bura na mano Holi hai), शुभ एवं मंगलमय होली (Happy Holi), होरी है (Hori hai)
Celebrations
Holi with water and colors, Holika Dahan, Bhajan-Geet, Sweets Distribution
Imp Places
Brij Bhoomi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Dwarka, Shri Krishna Mandir
Futures Dates
Holika Dahan: 9 March 2020Dhulendi: 10 March 2020Dauj: 11 March 2020Holika Dahan: 28 March 2021Dhulendi: 29 March 2021Dauj: 30 March 2021
Past Dates
Dooj: 3 March 2018, Dhulendi: 2 March 2018, Holika Dahan: 1 March 2018, Dooj: 14 March 2017, Dhulendi: 13 March 2017, Holika Dahan: 12 March 2017, Dooj: 24 March 2016, Dhulendi: 23 March 2016, Holika Dahan: 22 March 2016
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