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होली मंत्र — होलिका दहन और कृष्ण होली

Holi (होली) is the festival of colours, celebrating the victory of devotion over evil (Prahlad saved from Holika) and the divine love of Radha and Krishna. The night before, Holika Dahan (the bonfire) burns away evil; the next day is played with colours. These are the mantras and prayers for Holi.

Narasimha Prayer — Protector of Prahlad

Holika Dahan recalls how Lord Narasimha saved the devotee Prahlad from the fire of Holika. Recite the Lakshmi-Narasimha prayer for protection from evil and harm.

लक्ष्मीनृसिंह करावलम्ब स्तोत्र

श्रीमत्पयोनिधिनिकेतन चक्रपाणे

Krishna Aarti — Holi in Vrindavan

Holi is the great festival of Krishna in Braj. Sing the Krishna Aarti (Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki) and celebrate the colours of Radha-Krishna's love.

आरती कुंजबिहारी की

आरती कुंजबिहारी की।

Radha Chalisa — The Colours of Divine Love

Holi is the play of Radha and Krishna. Recite the Radha Chalisa, for the colours of Holi are the colours of their love.

श्री राधा चालीसा

श्री राधे वृषभानुजा, भक्तनि प्राणाधार।

Hare Krishna Maha Mantra

Sing the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra in kirtan during the Holi celebrations of Braj and Vrindavan.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Holi 2026?
Holi in 2026 falls in early March. Holika Dahan (the bonfire) is on the Purnima (full moon) night of Phalguna, and the festival of colours (Rangwali Holi / Dhulandi) is the next day.
Which mantra to chant on Holika Dahan?
On Holika Dahan, recite prayers to Lord Narasimha (who saved Prahlad from the fire) and chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Narasimhaya". Offer to the fire and pray for the burning away of evil and negativity. In Braj, sing Krishna bhajans and the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra.
What is the significance of Holi?
Holi celebrates two things: the victory of devotion over evil — the demoness Holika was burned while the devotee Prahlad, protected by Lord Narasimha, survived — and the divine love of Radha and Krishna, whose playful colours in Vrindavan gave rise to the festival of colours.
How is Holi celebrated with prayers?
On Holika Dahan night, a bonfire is lit and people circle it, offering grains and praying for the destruction of evil, remembering Prahlad and Narasimha. The next day, colours are played, especially in Braj where Krishna bhajans and the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra fill the air. Many visit Krishna temples in Vrindavan and Barsana.

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