होळी (शिगमो) — म्हत्व
होळी — "रंगांचो उत्सव" — वसंत ऋतूच्या आगमनाचो स्वागत. गोवांत शिगमो म्हणून ओळखतात — फाल्गुन पुनवेच्या रातीं होळी आनी फुलकटी (होलिका दहन), उपरांतल्या दिसांनी रंगपंचमी. कोंकणांत शिगमो उत्सव गोव्याच्या लोक संस्कृतीचो मूळ — रोम्ट्या मेळ, चोर्ल्ली मेळ, नाच आनी पारंपरिक पोशाख.
होळी (शिगमो) — म्हत्व
As narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, the demon king Hiranyakashipu tried to kill his son Prahlad for worshipping Vishnu. Holika, who had a boon to resist fire, sat with Prahlad in a pyre, but Vishnu saved Prahlad and Holika was consumed. The burning of Holika is re-enacted as Holika Dahan the night before Rangwali Holi.
होळी (शिगमो) — पुजा विधी
- On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.
- Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.
- On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.
- Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
- Share gujiya and thandai; sing and dance in groups.
होळी (शिगमो) — मंत्र
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu/Krishna)
होळी (शिगमो) — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Gujiya
- ●Thandai
- ●Malpua
- ●Dahi Vada
- ●Puri
- ●Papri
होळी (शिगमो) — हेर नांवां
North India
Large public celebrations with colors
Braj
Lathmar Holi (playful stick fight)
Bengal
Dol Jatra with songs and processions
होळी (शिगमो) — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Use natural or safe colors
- ✓Wear old clothes
- ✓Apply oil to skin and hair
- ✓Stay hydrated
- ✓Seek consent before applying color
करनासचें
- ✗Avoid harsh chemical colors
- ✗Do not force color on strangers
- ✗Avoid wasting water
होळी (शिगमो) — FAQ
- होळी (शिगमो) म्हणल्यार कितें?
- होळी — "रंगांचो उत्सव" — वसंत ऋतूच्या आगमनाचो स्वागत.
- होळी (शिगमो) 2027 केन्ना?
- 2027 वर्सा होळी (शिगमो) 2027 M03 22, Mon दिसा येता.
- होळी (शिगमो) पुजा विधी कितें?
- On the eve, at dusk, light the Holika bonfire and circumambulate it.; Offer grains and coconut to the fire; pray for the destruction of evil.; On the day of Holi, apply oil to skin and hair before playing.; Play with natural colored powder and water; visit family and friends.
- होळी (शिगमो) दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Gujiya, Thandai, Malpua, Dahi Vada, Puri
- होळी (शिगमो) दिसा कितें करचें?
- Use natural or safe colors; Wear old clothes; Apply oil to skin and hair
- होळी (शिगमो) दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Avoid harsh chemical colors; Do not force color on strangers; Avoid wasting water
- होळी (शिगमो) दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- होळी (शिगमो) कृष्ण, राधाक समर्पित.
Upcoming होळी (शिगमो) Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
होळी (शिगमो) is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 M03 22 | Mon | 06:37 pm | — |
| 2027 M03 23 | Tue | 07:40 pm | — |