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Dhūleṭī (Raṅgavālī Holī) 1993

Rangwali Holi: the day of colours

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Dhūleṭī (Raṅgavālī Holī) · 1993
📍 Bangalore, India
March 8, 1993
Rangwali Holi: the day of colours
Timings · Bangalore
Sunrise
06:32:33 AM
Sunset
06:28:40 PM
Moonrise
06:30:12 PM
Moonset
06:04:43 AM
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Dhūleṭī (Raṅgavālī Holī)

Dhūleṭī (Raṅgavālī Holī) (Dhulandi, Dhulivandan, Rangwali Holi) is the day of colours. It comes the morning after Holikā Dahana, the bonfire of Phalguna Purnima, and together the two days make Holi.

The ash of the Holika fire is touched to the forehead in the morning as a blessing, and then the colours begin: gulal and abir, coloured water and pichkaris, music and dancing in the streets. Friends, neighbours and relatives visit one another, old quarrels are set aside, and sweets such as gujiya, malpua and thandai are shared.

The colours recall the play of Sri Krishna with Radha and the gopis in Vraja, where Holi is kept for many days, and the joy of Prahlada's deliverance the night before. In the spring of Phalguna, when the new crop is in, the whole community celebrates together.

Tradition & Practice
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After Holika Dahan
Dhuleti is the morning after the Holika bonfire. The ash of the fire is touched to the forehead as a blessing before the colours begin.
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Gulal and Abir
Dry colours (gulal, abir) are smeared on friends and family, and coloured water is sprayed with pichkaris. Natural colours from flowers such as palash (tesu) are the traditional choice.
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Krishna in Vraja
In Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana, Holi recalls Sri Krishna's play with Radha and the gopis. Temples there celebrate with flowers, colours and music.
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Sweets and Visits
Homes prepare gujiya, malpua, puran poli and thandai. People visit relatives and neighbours, embrace, and share sweets.
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Setting Quarrels Aside
Holi is a day to forgive and forget: old differences are put aside, and everyone, young and old, plays together.
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Spring Festival
Dhuleti falls at the start of spring, after the Phalguna Purnima. It celebrates the new season and the harvest.
Auspicious Timings

Coghadia Muhūrta

CoghadiaFromTo
Amṛt March/8/1993 06:32:33 AM March/8/1993 08:02:04 AM
Śubh March/8/1993 09:31:35 AM March/8/1993 11:01:05 AM
Lābh March/8/1993 04:05:26 PM March/8/1993 04:59:09 PM
Amṛt March/8/1993 04:59:09 PM March/8/1993 06:28:40 PM
Chal March/8/1993 06:28:40 PM March/8/1993 07:59:04 PM
Lābh March/8/1993 10:59:53 PM March/9/1993 12:30:18 AM
Śubh March/9/1993 02:00:43 AM March/9/1993 03:31:07 AM
Amṛt March/9/1993 03:31:07 AM March/9/1993 05:01:32 AM
Chal March/9/1993 05:01:32 AM March/9/1993 06:31:56 AM
Gaurī Pañcāṅgam
Dina
Amṛdha March/8/1993 06:32:33 AM – March/8/1993 08:02:04 AM
Dhanam March/8/1993 12:30:36 PM – March/8/1993 12:54:28 PM
Dhanam March/8/1993 01:42:13 PM – March/8/1993 02:00:07 PM
Uthi March/8/1993 04:59:09 PM – March/8/1993 06:28:40 PM
Night
Sugam March/8/1993 06:28:40 PM – March/8/1993 07:59:04 PM
Uthi March/8/1993 09:29:29 PM – March/8/1993 10:59:53 PM
Amṛdha March/8/1993 10:59:53 PM – March/9/1993 12:30:18 AM
Lābham March/9/1993 03:31:07 AM – March/9/1993 05:01:32 AM
Dhanam March/9/1993 05:01:32 AM – March/9/1993 06:31:56 AM
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