Rang Panchami is a festival celebrated on Phalgun Krushnapaksh Panchami i.e. the fifth day of the second fortnight of the month of Phalgun. This day for the festival of colour is more prevalent in the central Indians state of Madhya Pradesh, and some parts of North India. People celebrate by throwing fragrant red powder (gulal) and splashing coloured water, etc. on others. Ranga Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated just five days after the colourful festival of Holi. It is observed on the ‘Panchami’ (5th day) of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon) during the ‘Phalgun’ month of the Hindu calendar whereas in the Gregorian calendar this occurrence corresponds to the months of February-March.
Rang Panchami 2023 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Rang Panchami | Sunday | 12 March 2023 |
Rang Panchami's Time :
Panchami Tithi starts : 22:00 - 11 March 2023
Panchami Tithi Ends : 22:05 - 12 March 2023
It is observed mainly by the members of fishing community and involved dancing, singing and merry-making. In temples of Vrindavan and Mathura, the celebration of Rang Panchami culminates the festivities of Holi. They perform puja rituals to pay homage to the divine union between Krishna and Radha.