Holika Dahan 2017: Holi Puja Timings Date Vidhi Rituals History
Holi is a spring festival also known as the festival of colors or the festival of love. Which is celebrated full moon day in the month of march ie, on 12th March 2017. This festival is the most exciting festival with colors than all other festivals celebrated in India without any difference in caste but only consider fun and only fun. Especially, children and Teenagers spend the whole day in the morning by running and chasing everyone around throwing brightly colored powder and water over each other. Holika Dahan is a ritual performed on the eve of Holi.
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Holika Dahan Timings 2017:
Indians across the world are gearing up for the vibrant and joyous festival of Holi which falls on March 12 according to the Gregorian calendar. Going by the Hindu Lunar calendar, Holika Dahan concurs with the full moon day in the month of Phalguna, a day which is called Phalguna Purnima. The emphasis of Holi rituals is on the burning of the demoness Holika. People in the neighborhood collectively organize a bonfire (referred to as the Holika Dahan) to mark the victory of good over the evil. The Dahan is usually performed during the Pradosh Kaal (which starts after sunset) while Purnimasi Tithi is prevailing.
This Year Purnima Tithi Begins at 20:23 on March 11 and end at 20:23 on March 12.
The Holika Dahan Muhurta starts at 18:29 PM to 20:23 PM and the duration is 1 hour 53 minutes.
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Rituals of Holi:
In many parts of India Holi is a two-day festival. The first day of Holi is known as Jalanewali Holi or Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan. This day is celebrated by lighting a bonfire made of bamboos, grass and other items after sunset.
The second day or the main day of Holi celebrations is known as Rangwali Holi or Dhulandi or Dhulendi (also called Dhuleti / Dhulheti). This is the day when people play with colored powder or Gulal and throw water on friends and families. People normally prefer to play Holi with wet colors which are made by mixing dry colors with water.
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