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4 days, 15 hours ago

Holi 2024 celebrations under Lunar Eclipse: Significance and timings

Many people across the world attach great spiritual significance to the occurrence of lunar eclipses, especially in astrology. It's worth noting that this particular lunar eclipse won't be visible in India, so the associated inauspicious period is not relevant for people living there. The first lunar eclipse of 2024 will take place on Monday, March 25th, and will last approximately …

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7 months, 1 week ago

For Udaipur’s Holi, Rajasthan’s semal trees are going up in flames

The Hindu

On the eve of Holi in Udaipur, Subash Chowk, a prominent intersection surrounded by luxury hotels, is transformed. “It is astonishing to see the ecologically important semal tree sobbing in Udaipur’s tallest Holika Dahan. Its roots, fruits, seeds, stem, stem bark, and gum are all medicinally valuable,” Vartika Jain, an assistant professor at the Government Meera Girls’ College, Udaipur, wrote …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jaya Bachchan plays with pichkari, Amitabh Bachchan is drenched in colours in pics from their Holi celebrations

Hindustan Times

The Bachchan family celebrated Holi together with a lot of colours and gujiyas! In a new Instagram post, Navya Naveli Nanda shared new pictures from their Holi celebrations, which included Jaya Bachchan playing with a pichkari, and Amitabh Bachchan sharing a sweet frame with Jaya and Navya. Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan shared a sweet frame with Navya Naveli Nanda. …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Holi 2024 in pictures | Colourful celebrations underway across the nation

The Hindu

On March 25, people stepped out of their homes to paint the streets in vibrant colours as they celebrated the festival Holi across India. People play with colour during Holi festival celebrations at a temple, in Sarangpur, Gujarat, Monday, March 25, 2024. Hindu saints pour flowers on another as they celebrate Holi festival at the Lord Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad, …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Aishwarya Rai celebrates Holika Dahan with Abhishek Bachchan; Amitabh Bachchan, Navya Nanda share pics

Hindustan Times

The Bachchan family celebrated Holika Dahan this year with gusto at their Mumbai home, Prateeksha. Taking to Instagram, Abhishek Bachchan and Navya Naveli Nanda shared glimpses of their celebrations. Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan and Navya Nanda celebrate Holika Dahan. Amitabh shares ‘then and now’ pics On his blog, Amitabh Bachchan also shared pictures from film sets which showed him playing …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Holi, celebration of good over evil

The Hindu

The festival of Holi is significant as it heralds the onset of spring and the end of a bleak winter. Celebrated on the last full moon day of the Hindu Luni solar calendar, the date varies with the lunar cycle. The night before Holi bonfires are lit in a ceremony known as Holika Dahan, also called choti Holi. People congregate …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

’Holika of corruption’: BJP burns effigies of AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, seek resignation of Delhi CM

Live Mint

Protests and counter-protests raged across Delhi over the weekend following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. BJP workers reiterated calls for his resignation and burnt effigies of the AAP politician on Sunday — a symbolic ‘Holika dahan of corruption’. If there is one face of corruption in Delhi, that is Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP workers hold ‘Holika of corruption’ in Delhi, burn Kejriwal's effigies

Hindustan Times

Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Delhi on Sunday held a counter-protest against the Aam Aadmi Party and burned effigies of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who has been jailed since March 21 in the excise policy case. The saffron party workers who burned the chief minister's effigies on the eve of the Holi festival said that they held the “Holika …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

Holika Dahan 2024 date and time: Shubh muhurat, rituals, puja samagri list and all you want to know

Hindustan Times

Holika Dahan 2024 date and time: Shubh muhurat, rituals, puja samagri list and all you want to kThe two-day Holi celebrations begins with Choti Holi where people observe the ritual of Holika Dahan which is symbolic of victory of good over evil. This year the first day of Holi will be observed on Sunday, March 24, 2024 and the Holika …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

When is Choti Holi 2024? Know date, time, story and significance behind Holika Dahan

India TV News

Choti Holi, also known as Holika Dahan or the eve of Holi, holds immense cultural and religious significance in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. Choti Holi 2024: Date and Time Choti Holi takes place on the evening preceding the full moon in the Hindu month of Phalguna. Choti Holi 2024: Story behind Holkai Dahan The origins of Holika Dahan …

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9 months ago

When is Falgun Purnima 2024? Know date, purnima tithi, significance and more

India TV News

Falgun Purnima, literally meaning ‘Full Moon of Phalguna,’ is a significant day in Hinduism. Falgun Purnima 2024: Date and Tithi Falgun Purnima 2024 Date: March 24, 2024 Purnima tithi begins: 09:54 AM on March 24, 2024 Purnima tithi ends: 12:29 PM on March 25, 2024 Falgun Purnima 2024: Significance Falgun Purnima is significant for several reasons: Holi: This vibrant festival …

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9 months ago

Holika Dahan 2024: Dos and don'ts to follow while performing the ritual on Choti Holi

Hindustan Times

Holi, the festival of colours denoting joy, exuberance, and victory of good over evil is celebrated with much enthusiasm across the country. A day before Holi, Choti Holi or Holika Dahan is observed where a bonfire is lit and people gather around it to pray and symbolically destroy all things negative be it bad habits, unhealthy thoughts and challenges in …

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9 months ago

Holi 2024: Why do we celebrate Holi? Know history and significance of the festival of colours

Hindustan Times

Holi, the festival of colours, is just around the corner and we can't wait to celebrate this vibrant festival with family and friends. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings are as follows: Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:54 AM on March 24, 2024 Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:29 PM on March 25, 2024 Holi 2024 History and Significance Holi is …

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9 months ago

Holika Dahan 2024 Date & Time: History, Significance & Puja Samagri List

The Quint

The important aspect of Holika Dahan is the worship of Lord Vishnu. One of his sons, Holika, was devoted to Lord Vishnu, and he refused to follow his father's commands. This victory of good over evil is commemorated by burning Holika effigies in the Holika fire. Holika Dahan is a significant festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.

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9 months ago

Choti Holi 2024: When is Choti Holi? Know Holika Dahan date, history, significance, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, samagri

Hindustan Times

Holika Dahan 2024: Holi, the Festival Of Colours, is one of the most auspicious festivals of the Hindu religion after Diwali. A day before Rangowali Holi, Hindus mark the festival of Choti Holi or Holika Dahan. Choti Holi 2024: Know Holika Dahan date, history, significance, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, samagri and more. Choti Holi 2024 Date: When is Holika Dahan; …

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9 months ago

Chhadi Mar Holi 2024 in Gokul: When and how will it be celebrated; All about significance, unique tradition and story

Hindustan Times

Chhadi Mar Holi 2024: The auspicious Hindu festival of Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is right around the corner. Know all about the Chhadi Mar Holi played in Gokul: When and how will it be celebrated; all about significance, unique tradition and story. Chhadi Mar Holi of Gokul: When and how will it be celebrated; All about …

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9 months ago

Holi 2024: When is Holi? Know significance, rituals, puja timings, and more about the Festival of Colours

India TV News

Holi, the vibrant and joyous festival celebrated by Hindus across the world, is just around the corner, bringing with it a burst of colours, laughter, and togetherness. From the date of the festival to the puja timings, here's everything you need to know about Holi 2024. This year, the historic festival of Holi will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Is Holi on March 24 or March 25? Know correct date, timing, history, significance and all about the Festival of Colours

Hindustan Times

Holi 2024: Holi is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated with much enthusiasm and fanfare across the country. As everyone looks forward to celebrating Holi in 2024, read on to find out whether the festival will be celebrated on March 24 or March 25 this year apart from the time, customs and significance of the festival in India. …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Hyderabad residents celebrate Holi with enthusiasm and fervour

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Hyderabad was painted in vibrant colours on Tuesday as residents celebrated Holi with enthusiasm and fervour from early morning. Even though it was a public holiday, college students gathered on their campuses to celebrate the festival of colours. The festival cheered up everyone.” Vaishnavi Seethiraju, a resident of Manikonda, said: “All our friends and neighbouring families played together. Irrespective …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Holi 2023: Why do people choose to wear white clothes on the occasion of Rangowali Holi

Hindustan Times

Holi is the festival of joy and colours. During Holi, people also decorate their homes, prepare delicious savoury dishes, sweets and drinks like Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Bhalla and more, exchange gifts, and visit near and dear ones. However, one of the most common practices in every home is the tradition of wearing white clothes to play Rangowali Holi. Why …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Gujarat Samachar and distortion of Hindu culture: From insulting Holi fire to calling God a ‘spy’ and ‘bahurupi’, a new low

Op India

If you were to speak to a child about Holika Dahen, Prahlad or Harinyakashyapu, you would most likely tell how Prahlad was a big devotee of Lord Vishnu and how his father, demon king Hiranyakashyapu did not like it. Gujarat Samachar claims that in the Holi fire that is lit, all ‘useless’ things are set on fire. In twisted perversion, …

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1 year, 9 months ago

When is Holi 2023? March 7 or 8? Check Correct Date and City-wise Muhurat for Holika Dahan

News 18

HOLI 2023: With each day passing we are inching closer to the festival of colours. While India will be engrossed in the celebrations of Holi on March 8, the Braj Region of the state celebrates the festival one week earlier than the rest of the country. As per the scholar of Kashi Vidvat Parishad, Dr Vinay Pandey Phalgun Shukla Purnima …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Holi 2023: Why is Maharashtra Celebrating Festival of Colours on March 7?

News 18

HOLI 2023: The much-awaited festival Holi is just around the corner and the entire country is gearing up to embrace the celebration of colours with great zeal and enthusiasm. The two-day festival which is celebrated during the Purnima Tithi of the Phalguna month consists of two rituals: Holika Dahan and Dhulivandan also known as Rang Panchami. According to the Marathi …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Choti Holi 2023: Date, history and significance of Holika Dahan

Hindustan Times

Choti Holi 2023: This traditional Hindu festival, also known as Holika Dahan or choti Holi, is a lively and joyful occasion that brings people together for prayer, socializing, and fun. With bonfires lit to symbolize the victory of good over evil, and the burning of Holika representing the triumph of devotion over wickedness, Choti Holi is a festival full of …

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Holi 2024 celebrations under Lunar Eclipse: Significance and timings

For Udaipur’s Holi, Rajasthan’s semal trees are going up in flames

Jaya Bachchan plays with pichkari, Amitabh Bachchan is drenched in colours in pics from their Holi celebrations

Holi 2024 in pictures | Colourful celebrations underway across the nation

Aishwarya Rai celebrates Holika Dahan with Abhishek Bachchan; Amitabh Bachchan, Navya Nanda share pics

Holi, celebration of good over evil

’Holika of corruption’: BJP burns effigies of AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, seek resignation of Delhi CM

BJP workers hold ‘Holika of corruption’ in Delhi, burn Kejriwal's effigies

Holika Dahan 2024 date and time: Shubh muhurat, rituals, puja samagri list and all you want to know

When is Choti Holi 2024? Know date, time, story and significance behind Holika Dahan

When is Falgun Purnima 2024? Know date, purnima tithi, significance and more

Holika Dahan 2024: Dos and don'ts to follow while performing the ritual on Choti Holi

Holi 2024: Why do we celebrate Holi? Know history and significance of the festival of colours

Holika Dahan 2024 Date & Time: History, Significance & Puja Samagri List

Choti Holi 2024: When is Choti Holi? Know Holika Dahan date, history, significance, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, samagri

Chhadi Mar Holi 2024 in Gokul: When and how will it be celebrated; All about significance, unique tradition and story

Holi 2024: When is Holi? Know significance, rituals, puja timings, and more about the Festival of Colours

Is Holi on March 24 or March 25? Know correct date, timing, history, significance and all about the Festival of Colours

Hyderabad residents celebrate Holi with enthusiasm and fervour

Holi 2023: Why do people choose to wear white clothes on the occasion of Rangowali Holi

Gujarat Samachar and distortion of Hindu culture: From insulting Holi fire to calling God a ‘spy’ and ‘bahurupi’, a new low

When is Holi 2023? March 7 or 8? Check Correct Date and City-wise Muhurat for Holika Dahan

Holi 2023: Why is Maharashtra Celebrating Festival of Colours on March 7?

Choti Holi 2023: Date, history and significance of Holika Dahan