Holi
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The festival of colours, celebrating the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. People smear coloured powders, sing, dance, and visit friends and family.
Tithi · Weekday · Lunar month
Purnima
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Krishna Pratipada
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Purnima or Amavasya — full or new moon. A potent day for devotion, completion, and intention-setting.
Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
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Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
Magha
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Purva Phalguni
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Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
Sukarma
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Dhriti
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An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
Bava
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Balava
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A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026