Holi (Dhulandi) 2026
Complete spiritual guide, Shubh Muhurat, step-by-step Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha, Mantra and Aarti for Holi (Dhulandi) (होली (धुलेंडी)).
Holi (Dhulandi)(होली (धुलेंडी))
The vibrant festival of colours celebrating divine love of Radha-Krishna, the triumph of Bhakt Prahlad over Holika, and the arrival of Spring.
Auspicious window for performing sacred rituals.
Ideal duration for family & temple worship.
Spiritual Significance
Holi signifies the eradication of ego, jealousy, and evil through the miraculous protection of Bhakt Prahlad by Lord Vishnu, and the divine playful love between Radha Rani and Shri Krishna in Braj (Vrindavan, Barsana, Mathura).
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
Holika Puja
Offer Roli, Akshat, flowers, turmeric root, Batasha, Gulal, and Raw Cotton thread (Kacha Soot) around Holika bonfire.
Parikrama
Perform 3 or 7 circumambulations (Parikrama) around the holy fire and offer newly harvested wheat/gram stalks (Bhuna Gehun).
Radha Krishna Abir Arpan
On Dhulandi morning, offer pure natural Abir/Gulal at the feet of Radha Krishna before playing colours with family and friends.
Sacred Mantra & Japa
ॐ श्री विष्णवे नमः ॥ हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे । हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ॥
Om Shri Vishnave Namah || Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare | Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare ||
Vrat Katha & Ancient Legend
Om Jai Jagdish Hare
Listen Audio & Lyrics →ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे । भक्त जनों के संकट, दास जनों के संकट, क्षण में दूर करे ॥