Holi 2027 — Monday 22 March
హోళి 2027
Phalguna Shukla Purnima next day · Phagwa / Rangwali Holi / Dhulandi · Holika Dahan 18:38 – 20:55 IST on 22 March (Hyderabad) · Rangotsav play whole day 23 March
Holi 2027 (also called Phagwa / Rangwali Holi / Dhulandi) falls on Monday, 22 March 2027. Festival of colors celebrating Prahlad's survival from Holika and the burning of Holika (Hiranyakashipu's sister). Marks the arrival of spring and the eternal play (Rasleela) of Radha and Krishna with Gopis. Primary observance: Holika Dahan on Purnima evening (eve), Rangotsav (color play) next morning, Bhang preparation, Radha-Krishna bhajans, Gujiya + Thandai distribution, Bhabhi-devar fun, Lath Mar Holi (Barsana). Recommended muhurat: Holika Dahan 18:38 – 20:55 IST on 22 March (Hyderabad) · Rangotsav play whole day 23 March.
Holi 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Monday, 22 March 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Phalguna Shukla Purnima next day |
| Primary Muhurat | Holika Dahan 18:38 – 20:55 IST on 22 March (Hyderabad) · Rangotsav play whole day 23 March |
| Alternative Names | Phagwa / Rangwali Holi / Dhulandi |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Holi 2027
Festival of colors celebrating Prahlad's survival from Holika and the burning of Holika (Hiranyakashipu's sister). Marks the arrival of spring and the eternal play (Rasleela) of Radha and Krishna with Gopis.
Key Rituals on Holi 2027
Holika Dahan on Purnima evening (eve), Rangotsav (color play) next morning, Bhang preparation, Radha-Krishna bhajans, Gujiya + Thandai distribution, Bhabhi-devar fun, Lath Mar Holi (Barsana).
Holi 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Holi 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Holika effigy material (twigs, coconut, ghee) |
| 2 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 3 | Cow dung cakes (for Holika fire) |
| 4 | Natural color powders (gulal — turmeric/beetroot/indigo) |
| 5 | Coconut + bananas |
| 6 | Thandai ingredients (almonds, fennel, saffron, milk) |
| 7 | Gujiya / Mathri (savory) |
| 8 | White clothes for color play |
| 9 | Bhang (for those observing tradition) |
| 10 | Camphor + flower garland for Holika |
Regional Variations of Holi 2027
North India: HUGE festival — Mathura/Vrindavan/Barsana Lath-Mar Holi celebrations. Bengal: Dol Jatra / Basanta Utsav (Shantiniketan tradition). Maharashtra: Rang Panchami (5 days later). South India: minimal Holi but Kamadahanam observed in Tamil Nadu. Punjab: Hola Mohalla (Sikh martial display).