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THE MOST awaited festival of the year is here. Holi, the festival of colours is just a day ahead and the preparations to celebrate the occasion are in full swing. It is one of the most celebrated festivals across the country after Diwali. It is an ancient Hindu festival that celebrates the eternal and divine love of Lord Krishna and Radha. It is also celebrated to commemorate the triumph of good over evil and revolves around the legends of Bhakt Prahalad and Holika.

There has been a lot of confusion regarding the date, auspicious time, and shubh muhurat of Choti Holi, Holika Dahan and Holi. Therefore, we bring you a complete list of dates, timings and rituals of days associated with Holi celebrations.

Holika Dahan Or Choti Holi: Date And Shubh Muhurat

Choti Holi or Holika Dahan will be celebrated on March 07 throughout the country. According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima Tithi will begin at 04:17 PM on March 06 and end at 06:09 PM on March 07, 2023.

Holika Dahan Muhurta - 06:24 PM to 08:51 PM

Bhadra Punchha - 12:43 AM to 02:01 AM

Bhadra Mukha - 02:01 AM to 04:11 AM

Holi 2023: Date And Shubh Muhurat

This year, Holi will be celebrated on March 08 across the country. According to Drik Panchang, the Purnima Tithi will begin at 04:17 PM on March 06 and end at 06:09 PM on March 07. The Holika Dahan tithi will last from 06:24 PM to 08:51 PM on March 7. Additionally, the Bhadra Punchha will be from 12:43 AM to 02:01 AM, and the Bhadra Mukha is from 02:01 AM to 04:11 AM.

The festival brings a lot of colours, happiness, and delicious food. On the day of Holika Dahan, people lit bonfires to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. The day is associated with the story of demon king Hiranyakashipu and his son Prahlad. Here's all you need to know about Choti Holi aka Holika Dahan. The celebrations of Holi include playing with colours, and water balloons, enjoying delicacies, consuming bhang, dancing to music beats and much more.

Holi 2023: Significance

Holi is a popular festival that celebrates the love, spring and victory of good over evil. It is a vibrant colourful festival that symbolizes the exuberance of life. Holi is all about playing with colours, exchanging delicacies, and dancing to musical beats. With the colours that signify love, water balloons, delicious delicacies, dance, DJ, gathering, and partying, the Holi festival is celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and jubilation. One of the most popular customs of Holi celebrations includes Holika Dahan or the lighting of bonfires. Other than this, people celebrate Holi by applying different colours to each other as a gesture of love and friendship.