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Holi 2026 Date: When is Holi In 2026?

December 03, 2025 3:29 pm

Holi 2026 Date: According to Drik Panchang, Holi 2026 falls on March 4, 2026, with Holika Dahan on March 3 evening. Get the timings, rituals and festival insights right here.

Violent clash in Bengaluru’s Lalbagh botanical garden during Holi, 3 Nepali citizens arrested

March 17, 2025 12:16 am

Following the brawl, locals gathered outside Siddapura police station, demanding the arrest of all those involved in the clash

Peace prevails in UP's Sambhal: Security blanket, Holi celebrations till 2pm, Friday prayers after 2.30 pm

March 15, 2025 2:18 am

Officials said tight security arrangements were made in view of Holi and the second Friday prayers in the Islamic holy month of Ramzan falling on the same day

Clash during Holi celebrations in Ludhiana’s Transport Nagar, 8 arrested

March 16, 2025 12:39 am

Police say incident near mosque “not communal,” situation under control after FIR registration

Mumbai: 17,495 motorists penalised for traffic violations amid Holi celebration

March 14, 2025 10:47 pm

According to the data released by the traffic department, 183 motorists were booked for driving under the influence of alcohol

Holi colours can deeply influence your mind and emotions; here’s the psychology behind it

March 14, 2025 3:40 pm

The psychology of colours plays a subtle yet powerful role in how we feel, interact, and even perceive our surroundings.

Bhaang, gujiya, and thandai: What’s Holi without food, drinks, and a little madness?

March 16, 2025 5:04 pm

From mythological origins to modern twists on bhaang, here’s what makes Holi India’s most electrifying festival.

Happy Holi 2025: Wishes, images, Whatsapp messages, status, pics, quotes and photos

March 14, 2025 9:49 am

Happy Holi 2025 Wishes Images, WhatsApp Messages, Status, Photos, Quotes: As the festival of colours approaches, excitement increases among those ready to celebrate; here are some delightful and heartfelt Holi messages to share with your dear ones on this vibrant occasion.

Happy Holi 2025: Wishes, images, messages, photos, status, quotes to share with your family and friends

March 14, 2025 9:51 am

Happy Holi 2025 Wishes Images, Messages, Status, Quotes: With the festival almost here, indianexpress.com has curated some warm and cheerful Holi greetings to spread joy and celebrate this colourful festival with your loved ones.

Happy Holi 2025: Wishes, images, quotes, status, WhatsApp messages, photos, and greetings

March 14, 2025 9:50 am

Happy Holi 2025 Wishes Images, Quotes, Status, Wallpapers, Messages, Photos, Pics: As the festival of colours approaches, enthusiasm grows among those ready to celebrate-here are some best wishes and greeting photo cards to share with friends and family.

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Despite surge in cases, Covid guidelines flouted during Holi celebrations

March 29, 2021 5:07 pm

While state governments had issued guidelines prohibiting mass gatherings on Holi, visuals from across the country showed people, most of them without masks, celebrating the festival in violation of the Covid-19 guidelines.

Holi 2021: How India is celebrating the festival of colours

March 29, 2021 9:06 am

This year, the festival of colours will be celebrated amid a pandemic. So it is important to follow hygiene protocols and social distancing measures. Have a safe Holi!

Just like Holi: Here's how some other countries celebrate similar festivals

March 08, 2020 5:47 pm

Did you know about the existence of some of these interesting festivals?

Happy Holi: Here's how India is celebrating the festival of colours

March 22, 2019 6:58 am

With the festive fervour in full swing, Holi is being celebrated across the country, welcoming the spring.

A riot of colours: Barsana, Nandgaon celebrate Lathmar Holi

March 22, 2019 6:59 am

Lathmar means playing with sticks. In the festival, menfolk try to smear colour on women who traditionally protect themselves with lathis or sticks.

Breaking stigmas, widows play Holi in Mathura and Vrindavan

March 04, 2015 3:31 pm

Over a thousand widows from the ashrams in Vrindavan and Varanasi began a special four-day Holi celebrations in Vrindavan today (March 4) morning.

Leaders of all hues join Holi celebrations

March 18, 2014 1:20 pm

Taking a break from politics in the run up to the Lok Sabha elections political leaders joined the nation to celebrate Holi.

India gets into 'Holi' mood

March 15, 2014 4:49 pm

People get ready to celebrate Holi all over India.

Vrindavan widows play Holi with colours and gulal

March 14, 2014 6:27 pm

About 1000 widows, shunning the shackles of social stigma, played Holi with colours and gulal.

India gears up to celebrate Holi

March 13, 2014 5:04 pm

India is all geared up to celebrate the festival of colours.

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