Holi is the second major festival in Hinduism. First is Dewali. Holi celebrations take place every year in March. But the day varies as the celebration is to be on the day of the full moon. Let’s know when Holi will be in the year 2020.
Holi 2020:
Holi 2020 will be on the day after the full moon in the month of Phalguna as it happens each year. Phalguna is the 11th month of the Hindu calendar, which starts by the end of February or in the early days of March mostly. Holi celebration is a two days event that begins in an evening and continues till the night of the next day. Let’s learn about it in detail.
Holi 2020 date:
As we can only estimate the upcoming lunar cycle and is never obvious. Plus, the lunar cycle in each part of the world is not the same. So the expected date for Holi 2020 as per India calendar is March 9 and 10.
Holi 2020 day:
As the lunar cycle varies, we cannot say will Holi 2020 be on the weekend or weekdays. But the expected estimation is that it will fall on the second Monday and Tuesday of March 2020.
Expected Holi 2020 day and date:
As per estimations of the lunar cycle, Holi will begin after the sunset on Monday, March 9, 2020, in India. And it will end by midnight on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Although it may vary in other parts of the world and as per changes in the lunar cycle.
Holika Dahan – Beginning of Holi:
In the evening before the day of Holi, people light a bonfire. It is a belief in Hinduism that this fire will keep everyone healthy and safe from all evil spirits. This bonfire is also a celebration of the victory of good over evil.
It is essential to take care of the Mahurat of Holika Dahan. The ideal time is to light the bonfire on Pradosh Kaal on Purnima Tithi when the day meets the full moon night. It is the time precisely after the sunset of full moon night in the month of Phalguna. People do Pujaduring this time and pray for the well being of the family.
Rang wali Holi – Dhuleti:
The day after Holika Dahan is the day when everyone plays with colors. So it is also said to be the Rang wali Holi or Dhuleti. Everyone comes out from their homes and gather in parks, streets, and on roads too.
If you want to be a part of the Holi of colors, you must have all the necessary equipment to play Holi with. Know about the Holi equipment here.
After playing with colors, people come back home and take a bath. It is to ensure that there are no signs of infection due to direct contact of toxic colors with the body.
Know about the side effects of the use of colors and the easy tips for the safety of your loved ones here.
After that, people prepare unique dishes to make this festival delicious. These special dishes are also available in the market. But people prefer to cook stuff at home together. It also strengthens the bond in relationships.
Learn easy recipes of Food that you can cook at home on Holi 2020 here. And choose your favorite dish below.
People also go to visit friends and family members in the evening. So if you will serve a variety of dishes to the guests, they will be impressed with your cooking skills.
Where we can celebrate Holi 2020:
If you think that Holi is a significant festival in north India only, you are surely mistaken. It happens with massive enthusiasm in all parts of India, whether it is northern India or south or even the last corner in northeastern India.
With that, the whole world celebrates Holi. It is enormous where the Hindu community is in a significant number. People arrange celebrations in cities around the world for the Hindu community and people from other religions to play with colors.
Know where in the world Holi celebrations take place besides India here.
Events for Holi Around the World in 2020:
To make your Holi festival extremely fantastic, many events are organized all around the world. So that people can take full joy out of it. These events include music concerts, cultural shows, and also food fests.
Know where these events are happening at a glance. Here, you will surely find an event happing this Holi 2020 near you. Select your location below.
