Holi 2024 Highlights: Kiara Advani celebrates Holi with ‘homie’ Sidharth Malhotra; Shweta and Navya cuddle in cute pic

Holi falls on March 25, 2024. The Festival of Colours is also known as Dhulandi and Rangowali Holi. It is celebrated by old and young alike by playing with colours, eating Gujiya, drinking Thandai and more. The auspicious festival of Holi is here. The Festival of Colours is being celebrated today, March 25. On March 24 night, Hindus celebrated Holika Dahan. Also known as Dhulandi or Rangowali Holi, the festival falls annually during the full moon or Purnima tithi on the evening of the Hindu month of the Phalguna. Traditionally celebrated in late February or early March according to the Gregorian calendar, Holi marks the arrival of Spring and the end of Winter. On this day, young and old alike play with colours and water, and the celebrations can last for the better part of the day. People visit their friends and family, smear each other’s faces with Gulaal (colours), play with water balloons, use toy water guns on each other, eat Gujiya, drink Thandai, and prepare delectable Holi special meals during the day.