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Holi is a popular Hindu festival that marks the beginning of spring and the victory of good over evil. Known as the ‘festival of colours,’ it is celebrated on the full moon day in Phalguna (late February or early March). On this day, people come together to spread love, happiness, and peace.
Below is the complete list of 2025 Holi celebrations, including the Barsana Holi and Mathura Vrindavan Holi.
Holi Celebration | Holi Date 2025 |
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Laddu Holi 2025 | 7th March |
Barsana Lathmar Holi 2025 | 8th March |
Lathmar Holi 2025 in Nangaon | 9th March |
Phoolon Wali Vrindavan Holi 2025 | 10th March |
Widow’s Vrindavan Holi 2025 | 11th March |
Chhadi Maar Holi 2025 | 12th March |
Holika Dahan 2025 | 13th March |
Rangwali 2025 Holi Date | 14th March |
The celebration of Holi goes beyond the colours- it is a celebration of love, unity and peace. The festival officially marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring. According to Hindu traditions and beliefs, this festival symbolises new beginnings, prosperity and growth.
Mentioned in the Bhagvata Purana, the festival of Holi is also a tale of the defeat of demoness Holika. This day teaches us that goodness always wins over the bad and vicious. This is why the night before Holi, people celebrate Dhulandi to burn all their negativities and evilness.
Holi in the Braj region, known as ‘Brij ki Holi’, is one of India's most unique and grand celebrations. This week-long Holi celebration takes place across Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, and Nandgaon. From the famous Lathmar Holi in Barsana to the Mathura Holi festival, each celebration narrates Lord Krishna’s leelas. Below are some of the famous 2025 Holi:
The very famous Lathmar Holi is celebrated in Barsana, the birthplace of Radha. According to age-old tradition, women chase men with laths (sticks) and playfully hit them. This Barsana Holi celebration recreates the playful teasing between Radha and Krishna, where men from Nangaon visit Barsana to colour the women.
Phoolon ki Holi is also a part of the grand celebration of Braj ki Holi, where priests play Holi with flowers. On this, people visit Braj and worship Lord Krishna and Radha and then shower rose, lotus and marigold flowers on each other.
Widows playing Holi and smearing each other with colours serve the actual purpose of the Holi celebration, which is spreading love and compassion. Breaking the social barriers, widows on this day play Holi fearlessly in Gopinath temple in Vrindavan. Alongside, this unique celebration of Holi gives a unique message of inclusivity.
The origins of Holi are transcribed in ancient texts like the Bhagvata Purana, Sanskrit drama, Ratnavali and Dasakumara Charita. Below are the most popular mythological stories associated with Holi:
Once, young Lord Krishna was concerned about his dark complexion and wondered if Radha would accept him. His mother suggested he apply colour to Radha’s face. Taking her advice, Krishna applied colour to Radha, leading to the tradition of Holi in the Brij. This act also showcases the eternal love between Radha and Krishna.
The demon king Hiranyakashipu had a god complex and wanted everyone to worship him. Ironically, his son Prahlad was a follower of Lord Vishnu. Angered, he conspired with his sister to kill Prahlad. Holika, who was immune to the fire, sat in a blaze with Prahlad. Surprisingly, Holika was consumed by the flames, symbolising the victory of good over evil.
In southern parts of India, the festival of Holi is associated with Kamadev, the god of love. Once, while in a deep state of meditation, Lord Shiva was disturbed by Kamdev's love arrows. This angered Lord Shiva, who turned Kamdev into ashes. However, due to Rati's (Kamdev’s wife) insistence, Shiva revived Kamdev.
In Hindu tradition, Holashtak is an eight-day period prior to Holika Dahan, which is considered inauspicious. During this time, all the planets in astrology enter a fierce phase where all the auspicious work turns into something harmful.
The day of Holi isn’t just about playing with colours! Instead, it offers an opportunity to fill life with every colour by following the right astrological remedies. Perform the easy yet effective remedies below, easily remove obstacles, and welcome new beginnings!
For wealth and prosperity, one must bring the ashes of Holi Dahan the following day and sprinkle the ashes in homes. Also, offering a coconut to the holy fire on the night of Holika Dahan removes obstacles from one's career and increases one’s chances of success.
Take a handful of black sesame seeds (kaale til), mustard oil and barley flour. Now, take seven rounds of this mixture over the head of a person who suffers from health issues. One can also offer one batasha, two cloves and a betel leaf to the Holika Dahan pyre for good health.
Take a bel patra leave and write your wish on it using a white chandan for instant wish fulfilment. Offer the bel patra to Lord Shiva, asking him to fulfil your desire. Also, chanting Bajrang Baan for 40 consecutive days promises instant wish fulfilment.
Near the Holika, dahan holy fire, light a chaar mukhi diya. One can also visit the Hanuman temple on the day of Holi and chant the Hanuman beej mantra (Om Hum Hanumate Namah) 108 times for evil eye removal and protection.
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