Holi
Updated: Mar 10, 2017 00:21 AM About | Dates | Holika Dahan | Dhulendi | Duj
होली (Holi) three days festival, considered as second biggest festival on Hindu calendar after Diwali. The word "Holi" originates from "Holika" (name of Bhakt Prahlad`s aunty), the evil sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu. The festival itself is believed to have origins from the Prahladapuri Temple.
Information
Next Event
1-3 March 2018
Related Name
होरी (Hori)
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)
Past Dates
12-14 March 2017, 22-24 March 2016
होलिका दहन (Holika Dahan)
1 March 2018तिथि (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)
2 March 2018तिथि (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)
3 March 2018तिथि (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)
Latest Mandir
Residency area of Green Park Block-K, a center of spiritual transformation श्री सनातन धर्म मंदिर (Shri Sanatan Dharm Mandir) dedicated to Purushottam Sri Ramchandra Ji near Green Park metro station.
- Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir
श्री लक्ष्मी नारायण मंदिर (Shri Laxmi Narayan Mandir) is dedication to Goddess Shri Lakshmiji and her consort Lord Shri Narayan, thus is known as Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir. The temple is unique in Northern India due to its white marble, which is of the highest quality from Makarana Rajasthan, and its five sky touching pinnacles which are adorned with gold.
- Golok Dham
गोलोक धाम (Golok Dham) established by Jagadguru Shri Kripalu ji Maharaj. One of the famous destination of JKP.
- Prem Mandir
प्रेम मंदिर (Prem Mandir) is a monument of God`s love. This devotional centre will serve all who come in search of God`s love, through knowledge and the practical experience of devotion.
- Bhagwan Valmiki Mandir
भगवान वाल्मीकि मंदिर (Bhagwan Valmiki Mandir) dedicated to Maharishi Valmiki. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a clarion call for a ‘स्वच्छ भारत - Swach Bharat (Clean India)’ on the birth anniversary of the Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October 2014.
- Bhagwan Valmiki Mandir
Second oldest Maharishi Valmiki temple of Delhi, named as भगवान वाल्मीकि मंदिर (Bhagwan Valmiki Mandir) organized by valmiki samaj near Lok Nayak Bhawan and Shri Gopal Mandir. Valmiki temple is easily accessible from Khan Market metro station.