Color Panchami 2026: In Hindu religion, the holy festival of Rang Panchami is celebrated every year. Rang Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. Rang Panchami is also called Dev Panchami. According to religious beliefs, on this day Gods and Goddesses descend from heaven to earth and play a unique Holi with colours. Worship etc. have great importance on the day of Rang Panchami. These festivals and special days are especially dedicated to Shri Krishna and Radha Rani.
It is believed that by offering gulal to them on this day and playing Holi, marital life remains happy. Worship done with devotion on this day is considered very fruitful. Holi is played in many states of India on the day of Rang Panchami. The festival of Holi ends only after Rang Panchami. In such a situation, let us know where in the country Holi is played on Rang Panchami?
When is Rang Panchami 2026?
According to Drik Panchang, the Panchami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month will start on March 07 at 07:17 pm. This date will end on March 08 at 09:10 pm. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, this year the festival of Rang Panchami will be celebrated on 08 March. Colors will also be played with enthusiasm.
Rang Panchami is celebrated in these cities of India
Rang Panchami is celebrated with great pomp especially in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. On this day, programs of showering colors and blowing gulal are organised. Rang Panchami is celebrated with great pomp especially in Mathura-Vrindavan, Barsana and Nandgaon. During this time, the festival of colors is celebrated in the temples of Banke Bihari Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple and Gokul.
Gulal and Abeer are offered to God. Holi ends only after Rang Panchami in Mathura, Vrindavan and Braj. In many cities of Rajasthan, Rang Panchami is seen in a very royal style. On this day, Holi with gulal and flowers can be seen in temples and streets.
A group of Hurriyars comes out in large numbers
The festival of Rang Panchami is celebrated with great pomp in various areas of Madhya Pradesh including Ujjain. During this time, a large number of hooligans come out on the streets to play Holi. Even, fragrant colors are poured on the huriyars through big pipes by municipal vehicles.
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