This year Holi is being celebrated on 25th March. However, in many places in India, the Holi celebration starts after Rangbhari Ekadashi. Holika Dahan takes place a day before Holi and after that people play with colors. Along with this, Rangbhari Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Holi. On this day also people play Holi with Abir Gulal. Various types of dishes are prepared and together they wish Holi. This day is dedicated to Gods and Goddesses. Let us know why Rangpanchami is celebrated, how it is celebrated and what is the significance of this day.
When is Rang Panchami 2024?
According to the Hindu calendar, Holi is celebrated on Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha from Tithi, and the festival of Rang Panchami is celebrated every five days on Panchami of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. This time Rang Panchami is being celebrated on Saturday, March 30. Rang Panchami is also called Krishna Panchami. Apart from this, Rang Panchami is also called Shri Panchami or Dev Panchami.
How is Rang Panchami celebrated?
The festival of Rang Panchami is celebrated with great pomp, especially in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. According to beliefs, the festival of Rang Panchami is associated with Lord Shri Krishna and Radha Rani. In such a situation, Shri Krishna and Radha Rani are worshiped on this day. During this time colors are offered to Kanha and Radha ji. At many places, processions are taken out on this day and Abir Gulal is flown.
Religious significance of Rang Panchami
It is said that on this day Lord Krishna used to play Holi with Radha Rani. Along with them, the Gods and Goddesses showered flowers from the sky. According to religious significance, the use of colors on the day of Rang Panchami brings positive energy into the universe. It is in this positive energy that people feel the touch of the gods.
Importance of blowing Abir-Gulal in the air on Rang Panchami
On the day of Rang Panchami, abir-gulal is blown in the air. It is believed that the celebration of colors on Panchami Tithi increases the influence of divine power due to which the effect of negative energies is greatly reduced. The particles of Shakti collected from different colors blown on Rang Panchami fight the evil forces. Due to this, the influence of divine powers remains in human life and there is always positive energy in life.
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