# Fagu Poornima (Holi - Terai) 2026: Date

> Holi, the festival of colours, is kept on Phalguna Purnima and the day after.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/fagu-poornima-holi-terai

## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Holi, the festival of colours, is kept on Phalguna Purnima and the day after.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

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

1. 1 Step 1 Holika Dahan: a bonfire lit at the right muhurat, with prayers and offerings of grain.
2. 2 Step 2 Colours, water and sweets on the day after.
3. 3 Step 3 Songs, dance and meeting friends and family.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

Lord Vishnu • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### Lord Vishnu · Mantra

ॐ नमो नारायणाय ॥

Om Namo Narayanaya

Meaning

Salutations to Lord Vishnu.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra