Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
Holi, the festival of colours, is kept on Phalguna Purnima and the day after.
The evening before, Holika Dahan burns a bonfire for Prahlad's victory over the demoness Holika and the end of evil. The next day people play with colours, in memory of the play of Radha and Krishna.
Key Rituals & Observance
Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices
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Holika Dahan: a bonfire lit at the right muhurat, with prayers and offerings of grain.
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Colours, water and sweets on the day after.
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Songs, dance and meeting friends and family.
Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras
Lord Vishnu • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings
Lord Vishnu · Mantra
ॐ नमो नारायणाय ॥
Om Namo Narayanaya
Salutations to Lord Vishnu.
