What is Holi, When is Holi
When is Holi 2023?
This year, Holi takes place on the evening of March 7 and the day of March 8, 2023. It typically takes place in March (and occasionally in February), but the day changes every year because it depends on when the last full moon in the Hindu calendar falls.
Holi for the year 2023 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of Monday, March 6th ending at sundown on Tuesday, March 7th.
Holi, also called the festival of sharing and love or the festival of colors is a Hindu two day festival in the Spring. The festival falls in the months of February and March each year with the first day of the festival called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan and the second day called Dhuleti or Rangwali Holi.
Days to Holi 2023
Monday, March 6th is day number 65 of the 2023 calendar year with 8 days until the start of the Hindu festival of Holi 2023.
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Dates for Holi 2023
| Holiday | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Holi 2022 | Friday, March 18, 2022 | |
| Holi 2023 | Tuesday, March 07, 2023 | |
| Holi 2024 | Monday, March 25, 2024 | |
| Holi 2025 | Friday, March 14, 2025 | |
| Holi 2026 | Wednesday, March 04, 2026 | |
| Holi 2027 | Tuesday, March 23, 2027 |
What is the history of Holi?
Holi is an ancient tradition, originally known as Holika. References to Holi in various forms have been found in stone inscriptions dating back to 300 B.C.E., as well as on sculptures and paintings in temples dating from the 16th century. While there are several legends associated with Holi, the most popular is the one that refers to the literal meaning of the word Holi, or “Burning.” That’s the legend of the demon king Hiranyakashipu.
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How to celebrate Holi:
Want to take part in the fun this year? Here are a few ways to celebrate Holi with your own family.
Play with colors
Have a water balloon fight
Eat traditional foods
Plant seeds
Make Rangoli
On Holi: spraying coloured dye, playing with coloured powder, dancing, greetings, festival delicacies
TGA HOLI 2023!!!