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
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Purnima
Prev day 17:56 Same day 17:07
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Krishna Pratipada
Same day 17:07 Next day 16:49
Purnima or Amavasya — full or new moon. A potent day for devotion, completion, and intention-setting.
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Tuesday
Tuesday — ruled by Mars. An energetic, assertive day; good for action and physical work, less so for delicate matters.
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Phalguna · Chaitra
Nakshatra · Yoga · Karana
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Magha
Prev day 07:52 Same day 07:32
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Purva Phalguni
Same day 07:32 Next day 07:39
Fierce nakshatra — traditionally avoided for major new beginnings; better for completing or breaking patterns.
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Sukarma
Prev day 12:20 Same day 10:25
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Dhriti
Same day 10:25 Next day 08:53
An auspicious yoga — sun and moon align favourably today. Considered supportive for most new beginnings.
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Bava
Same day 05:28 Same day 17:07
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Balava
Same day 17:07 Next day 04:54
A movable karana — the regular daytime half-tithi. Suitable for most everyday activities.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026