Holi 2024: Date, timing, importance, and everything you should be aware of
Holi, among the liveliest and most exuberant Hindu festivals, is enthusiastically celebrated throughout India and by the global Indian community. Taking place on the full moon or Purnima evening of the Phalguna month in the Hindu calendar, Holi usually falls in late February or March in the Gregorian calendar, marking the arrival of spring and the departure of winter.
The festival provides an opportunity for people to come together, put aside differences, and enjoy the vibrant moments of life.
HOLI 2024: DATE AND TIMINGS
According to the Hindu calendar, Holi is observed annually on the full moon day of the Falgun month. In 2024, Holi falls on March 25, which happens to be a Monday.The day preceding Holi is marked as Holika Dahan, or Choti Holi, occurring on Sunday, March 24, 2024....