The time is about to come when you will throw gulal colours on each other saying the Holi Special phrase 'Bura naa Maano, Holi Hai.' Holi celebration holds much significance among all the festivals celebrated in India. As per the Hindu calendar, it falls on the Phalguna Purnima marking the onset of spring and the end of the winter season. Holi is also known as Holika or Holika Utsav and referred to as Vasant Mahotsav or Kama Mahotsav.

In West Bengal and Odisha, Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated a day prior as Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima on the day of Holika Dahan. In the birthplace of Lord Krishna, Mathura, also in Vrindavan, the festivity commences a week earlier.

Holi 2024: Date and Time

Every year, the Holi celebration is held for two consecutive days. The first day is the day when Holika Dahan is done, while the second day is celebrated as Dhuleti. Holika Dahan will take place as per the Holika Dahan Muhurat on Sunday, 24th March 2024, while Dhuleti will be held on Monday, 25th March 2024. 

Celebrating the Festival of Colours

On 25th March 2024, the day after Holika Dahan, people play the Holi festival with their family and friends by applying gulal colours on each other. Pichkaris and balloons filled with water mixed with holi colours are the favourite props of the children. Music is also an important aspect of this festival. Some households even call drum or dholak players to enhance the aroma of this fest during the get-togethers.

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Apart from all this, there are certain delicacies that you will find in each of the households, such as Gujiya, Malpuas, and Mathri. Bhaang and Thandai are the Holi Special drinks that help to enrich the festive spirit. 

Holi 2024: Significance

The festival of colours is meant to bring colours to your relationship with family and friends. It sends the message of love and brotherhood and we get rid of the negative energies from our lives as well as home.

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Puranas state that everyone should consider the time between Holi and Diwali as a time for setting and fulfilling their goals. It was intended for people to use this opportunity to focus on their inadequacies and shortcomings. Holi, the festival of colours, is a day to pledge when you admit your weaknesses and overcome your faults and errors. Thus, resolve to avoid repeating them and to succeed in doing so.

FAQs

Q.1 When is Holi 2024?

Ans. Holi 2024 falls on the 24th and 25th of March 2024, wherein the Holika Dahan will be on the 24th of March, while Dhuleti, the festival of colours, on the 25th of March, 2024. 

Q.2 Which places is the holi festival not celebrated in India?

Ans. The holi festival is not celebrated in three villages of Uttrakahand - Kweeli, Khurjan, and Jaundla.

Q.3 Which holi colours are safe to use?

Ans. Organic Gulal Colours are safe for playing Holi.

Q.4 Which are the Holi Special foods?

Ans. The Holi Special foods devoured are Gujiya, Mathri, Papri Chaat, Dahi Vadaa, Puran Poli, Besan Papdi.

Q.5 What is the best thing about Holi?

Ans. The best thing about Holi is the love and brotherhood it builds among family and friends.

Q.6 How to take off Holi colours from the body?

Ans. After the Holi Celebration, it becomes hard to get rid of colours. So, you can apply a mixture of equal amounts of honey and lemon juice to your body. The ingredients curd, besan, turmeric, olive oil, and lemon juice can also be combined to create a highly efficient pack.