Holi is one of the most beautiful and unique festivals of India. This festival of colors and happiness is celebrated with great pomp all over the country. This is the day when people play colors with mutual love and harmony, eat Gujhiya, apply gulal, play Holi with water and get immersed in happiness. People are so excited about this festival that they start preparing colors, gulal, pichkari, water balloons and Gujhiya weeks in advance.
Every year there is some confusion about the exact date of Holi and Holika Dahan and Rangwali Holi falling on the same day. Let’s know about the date, auspicious time and traditions associated with Holi 2025.
Holi 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat
Holi festival is celebrated for two days –
Holika Dahan: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Rangwali Holi: Friday, March 14, 2025
Purnima Tithi:
Start – March 13, 2025, 10:35 am
End – March 14, 2025, 12:23 pm
Holika Dahan Shubh Muhurat:
11:26 pm to 12:30 am (till March 14)
Total duration: 1 hour 4 minutes
Bhadra Kaal and Holika Dahan
It is necessary to keep Bhadra Kaal in mind on the day of Holika Dahan, because auspicious works are not done during Bhadra Kaal. The Bhadra period on the day of Holika Dahan in 2025 will be as follows:
Bhadra Punch: 6:57 pm to 8:14 pm
Bhadra Mukha: 8:14 pm to 10:22 pm
Holika Dahan should not be performed during Bhadra period, so this ritual should be performed according to the auspicious time.
Significance and Traditions of Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan is an important ritual of Hindu culture, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil. According to legend, Prahlad, son of Daityaraja Hiranyakashyap, was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu, but Hiranyakashyap considered himself a god and wanted everyone to worship him. When Prahlad refused to obey him, he along with his sister Holika hatched a plan to kill Prahlad.
Holika was blessed with the boon of not getting burnt by fire, so she sat in the fire with Prahlad in her lap. But by the grace of Lord Vishnu, Prahlad was safe and Holika was burnt to ashes. Since then, every year Holika Dahan is celebrated to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
Traditions of Holika Dahan
- Preparations for Holika Dahan begin several days in advance. Children and youth collect wood, dry twigs and other flammable things.
- At many places, an effigy of Holika is made, which is burnt in fire to give a symbolic message of ending evil.
- People worship at the time of Holika Dahan and pray for protection from evil forces.
The fun of Rangwali Holi
The Holi played with colors is celebrated the next day of Holika Dahan. On this day, people start playing Holi with colors, gulal, water and pichkaris from early morning. Children especially enjoy this festival to the fullest with colorful pichkaris, water balloons and different colors.
- In the streets and neighborhoods, friends and family members wish each other a Happy Holi by applying colors.
- In between, Gujiya and Thandai are enjoyed.
- In many places, Holi is celebrated with dance, songs and drums.
Important tips for a safe and happy Holi
The fun of playing Holi is doubled only when it is celebrated in a safe and happy manner. For this, some important things should be kept in mind:
What to do:
- Use organic and herbal colors, so that there is no harm to the skin.
- Apply oil to the hair and moisturizer on the skin, so that the color comes off easily.
- Drink plenty of water before and after playing Holi, so that the body remains hydrated.
What not to do:
- Do not forcefully apply color to anyone, respect their consent.
- Do not use chemical and hard colors, as these can harm the skin and eyes.
- Avoid wasting water and do not use more water than necessary.
Conclusion
Holi is not just a festival, but a symbol of love, brotherhood and happiness. This festival inspires us to burn the evil and embrace the good. So spread the colors of love and harmony on this Holi and enjoy this beautiful festival.
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Happy Holi to all of you.
