The 'festival of colours' Holi has finally arrived. Every year, we celebrate Holi bidding farewell to the winter season and for the reception of spring season. The festival is also regarded as the victory of good over evil. The first day of the Holi is known as 'Holika Dahan' or Chhoti Holi while the second is Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi, or Dhulivandan, where people celebrate the occasion with colours called gulal. On the day of Holika Dahan, people gather their friends and relatives around a bonfire and celebrate Holika Dahan by singing various songs and rhymes. They sing, dance and perform parikarma. It signifies Holika who tricked Prahlad into the fire but was burnt to ashes, herself.
As per religious beliefs, Holika tried to kill her nephew on order of her brother Hiranyukashipu on this day but failed as Prahlad was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. However, this year again Holi is going to be a low-key affair due to the second wave of COVID-19. We need to be extra careful and avoid taking part in public gatherings.
Choti Holi 2021: Date, Purnima Tithi
Choti Holi is on Sunday, March 28, 2021.
On the day of Choti Holi, Purnima Tithi begins at 03:27 on March 28, 2021, and ends at 00:17 on March 29.
Choti Holi 2021: Wishes, Messages, Greetings
Let the colours of Holi spread happiness, joy, peace and love all around. Wishing you a blessed Choti Holi 2020!
May God brighten up your life with beautiful and joyous colours of the universe. Wishing you a very Happy Choti Holi.
May God paint the canvas of your life with the colours of love, happiness, prosperity, and good health. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Choti Holi.
Wishing you a very Happy Choti Holi filled with sweet moments and colourful memories to happiness with love and care.
Burn all the negativity in life and bring only positivity. Wishing you and your family a very Happy Choti Holi.