The festival of Holi is celebrated with pomp every year in Phalgun month. This festival of colors, which comes once a year, symbolizes uniting and sharing love. According to the almanac, Holi is celebrated on the full moon day. This year, the festival of Holi will be celebrated in the month of March. It is believed that on the day of Holika Dahan, Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Lord Narasimha and killed Hiranyakashyap and Lord Krishna killed Pootana. After this, all the gopis played a Holi of colors with Krishna ji in this happiness.
When is Holi in 2025?
According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon date is on 14 March 2025 this year. Therefore, Holi of colors will be celebrated on 14 March 2025. At the same time, Holika Dahan will be done on Thursday, 13 March 2025.
Pooja Muhurta
- Holika Dahan: 13 March 2025, Thursday
- Purnima date of Phalgun Shukla Paksha starts: 10:35 pm on 13 March 2025
- Purnima Tithi of Phalgun Shukla Paksha ended: 14 March 2025 at 12:23 pm
Worship method on the day of Holi
- Bath: Take a bath by mixing Ganga water in water.
- Jalabhishek: Jalabhishek all the deities including Lord Shri Hari Vishnu.
- Abhishek: Vishnu should be anointed with Ganga water along with Panchamrit.
- Arpan: Offer sandalwood, incense, flowers and fruits to the deities.
- Abir Arpit: Offer Abir to the Gods and Goddesses.
- Light lamp: Light a lamp of ghee in the temple.
- Aarti: Perform Aarti with full devotion.
- Bhog: Offer God.
- Pardon Prayer: In the end, pray forgiveness.
Thus, the festival of Holi is not only a celebration of colors, but it is also a symbol of devotion and reverence. All the devotees are requested to unite and spread the message of love and brotherhood on this occasion.
