Holi 2024: Holi is one of the biggest Hindu festivals that celebrates the victory of good over evil. Find out the correct date, history, significance and more.
Holi 2024: One of the most popular Hindu festivals, Holi, is celebrated with much fanfare and enthusiasm across the country. In West Bengal, Assam and Tripura, it is also known as the ‘Festival of Colours’, ‘Dol jatra’ or ‘Basanta Utsav’. Traditionally celebrated in late February or early March in the Gregorian calendar, Holi marks the arrival of spring and the end of winter, coinciding with the full moon or Purnima on the evening of the Hindu month of Phalguna. It’s a time for people to come together, put aside their differences and celebrate life’s brighter moments. As everyone looks forward to celebrating Holi in 2024, read on to find out the date, time, customs and significance of the festival in India.
Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated in India and other parts of the world. It usually takes place in March, marking the arrival of spring. During Holi, people gather to smear each other with colorful powders, dance, sing, and enjoy festive foods and drinks. It’s a time of joy, unity, and the triumph of good over evil, as depicted in Hindu mythology. How do you plan to celebrate Holi this year?
Holi 2024: Date and time
Purnima Tithi Begins – 09:54 AM on March 24, 2024
Purnima Tithi Ends – 12:29 PM on March 25, 2024
होलिका दहन 2024
24 मार्च को होलिका दहन है। इस दिन होलिका दहन के लिए शुभ मुहूर्त देर रात 11 बजकर 13 मिनट से लेकर 12 बजकर 27 मिनट तक है। ऐसे में होलिका दहन के लिए आपको कुल 1 घंटे 14 मिनट का समय मिलेगा।
Holi 2024 history
Hindu mythology serves as the inspiration for the vibrant and colourful festival of Holi. It is thought to derive from the story of Hiranyakashipu and Prahlad. It is said that Lord Vishnu saved his devoted disciple Prahlad from the nefarious plans of his father Hiranyakashyap. Holika, the sister of Hiranyakashyap, was given a boon that made her fireproof. She intended to use this power to murder Prahlad by tricking him into sitting on her lap while she sat in a raging fire.
Much to everyone’s surprise, the fire did not harm Prahlad, but devoured Holika, symbolising the triumph of good over evil celebrated on Holika Dahan, the first day of Holi. In certain regions, such as Mathura and Vrindavan, Holi is also observed as a celebration of the heavenly love shared by Lord Krishna and Radha.
- होलिका दहन की पूजा करने के लिए सबसे पहले स्नान करना जरूरी है।
- स्नान के बाद होलिका की पूजा वाले स्थान पर उत्तर या पूरब दिशा की ओर मुंह करके बैठ जाएं।
- पूजा करने के लिए गाय के गोबर से होलिका और प्रहलाद की प्रतिमा बनाएं।
- वहीं पूजा की सामग्री के लिए रोली, फूल, फूलों की माला, कच्चा सूत, गुड़, साबुत हल्दी,.मूंग, बताशे, गुलाल नारियल, 5 से 7 तरह के अनाज और एक लोटे में पानी रख लें।
- इसके बाद इन सभी पूजन सामग्री के साथ पूरे विधि-विधान से पूजा करें। मिठाइयां और फल चढ़ाएं।
- होलिका की पूजा के साथ ही भगवान नरसिंह की भी विधि-विधान से पूजा करें और फिर होलिका के चारों ओर सात बार परिक्रमा करें।
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Significance of Holi
Holi has immense religious significance for Hindus. It is one of the most important events in the Hindu religion. During the Holi festival, Hindus rejoice with great joy and enthusiasm. This festival spans two consecutive days, beginning with Choti Holi followed by Dulhendi, also known as Badi Holi or Rang wali Holi. On the eve of Choti Holi, Holika Dahan, a symbolic bonfire, is ceremoniously lit.
People build bonfires, worship the Holika and circle it seven times. Water and colours are used as payment on Dulhendi day. They visit each other’s homes and put gulaal, or bright colours, on their faces as they joyfully celebrate this vibrant festival. Along with sharing snacks and sweets, they also play music and enjoy the festivities with their loved ones.
