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When is Holi in 2026?

Holi, the festival of colours, will be celebrated across India with joy and tradition. Here's everything you need to know about Holi 2026, including dates, rituals and regional variations.
Holi 2026 will be celebrated on March 4. Here's the Holika Dahan date, auspicious time, Bhadra kaal timings and what Hindu ...
Brij in Uttar Pradesh celebrates Holi for nearly 40 days, a tradition rooted in Lord Krishna’s leelas, Bhakti movement practices, and centuries-old temple rituals.
Braj Holi 2026 begins on January 23 with Basant Panchami and unfolds over 40 days across Vrindavan, Barsana, Mathura, and Nandgaon, blending devotion, colour, and tradition.
The holy month of Phalgun will begin on February 2, 2026. This period is eagerly awaited by devotees as it includes two major festivals, Mahashivratri and Holi. Among the most spiritually significant ...
Highlights of this 40-day ‘Rangotsav’ include the famous Lathmar Holi in Barsana and Nandgaon (celebrated before the main ...
Holi celebrations are set to begin from Basant Panchami onwards this week across the Braj region, with preparations underway for the centuries-old festivities. As per tradition, Holi celebrations in ...
Everything you need to know about the springtime Hindu Festival of Colors. Fact checked by Sarah Cahalan Holi is an ancient Hindu festival that symbolizes the end of winter and the start of spring.