Holi 2022: Date, Time, History, Significance & All You Need to Know About the Festival of Colors

Holi is just around the corner, and preparations for the festival are well underway. Holi is a two-day festival that glorifies the victory of good. The festival ceremonies commence on the evening of Purnima. Holi is celebrated in the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna.

Holi heralds the arrival of the spring season as well as the end of the winter season. 

When will Holi be celebrated this year in India? 

Holi will be celebrated on March 18, 2022, this year.  Across India, the festival is celebrated with great zeal and splendor. Holi is among the most important Hindu celebrations. Holi is also known as the Color Festival. 

Holi 2022: Timings 

Purnima tithi begins at 01:29 PM on March 17, 2022 

Purnima tithi ends at 12:47 PM on March 18, 2022 

Holi 2022: History 

The Holi festival, which is widely celebrated, is recognized as a national holiday in India and Nepal, along with other regional holidays. 

It is believed that the origin of Holi is done before the birth of Christ. Legend says that Lord Vishnu had assassinated the younger brother of Hiranyakashipy also known as the demon lord. Hiranyakashyap wanted to be immortal. 

Hiranyakashyap wanted that everyone should worship him. Hiranyakashyap's son Prahlad, on the other hand, worshipped Lord Vishnu. Seeing Prahlad worshiping Lord Vishnu got Hiranyakashyap offended. 

One day Hiranyakashyap asked his sister Holika, who was immune to fire, to sit on the fire along with Prahlad. 

As soon as Holika sat in the fire along with Prahlad in her lap, the fire did not affect Prahlad but killed Holika. Lord Vishnu then killed the demon king. 

Holi 2022: Significance 

The festival of Holi is referred to as an ancient Hindu festival. It is celebrated with great pomp among other communities as well. 

The festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. The festival spreads joy and love throughout the country.