Holi 2025: Date, Time, Rituals, and Significance of the Festival of Colors

Holi, the vibrant and joyous festival of colors, will be celebrated on Friday, March 14, 2025. Known as one of the most significant Hindu festivals after Diwali, Holi symbolizes love, unity, and the triumph of good over evil.

Holi 2025: Date and Time

Event Date and Time
Holi Friday, March 14, 2025
Holika Dahan Thursday, March 13, 2025
Purnima Tithi Begins 10:35 AM on Mar 13, 2025
Purnima Tithi Ends 12:23 PM on Mar 14, 2025
Holi 2025: Significance
Holi is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and traditions. It marks the arrival of spring and celebrates the divine love of Radha and Krishna. The festival also commemorates the victory of Prince Prahlad over his tyrannical father, King Hiranyakashipu, with the help of Lord Vishnu. The festival fosters harmony as people from all walks of life come together, forgetting differences and embracing happiness.

Holi Celebrations in Braj

Holi is celebrated with grandeur across India, but the Braj region—Mathura, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Gokul, Nandgaon, and Barsana—witnesses some of the most spectacular festivities. In Barsana, the famous Lathmar Holi takes place, where women playfully hit men with sticks in a unique and joyful tradition.