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Rangpanchami 2024: Date, significance, celebrations and more
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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Summary
Rangpanchami also holds religious significance for several communities, signifying the victory of good over evil.
Rangpanchami is a Hindu festival celebrated with colours and joy, primarily in Maharashtra. The festival is observed five days after the Holi celebrations. The day also marks the arrival of the spring season and both festivals involve the playful splashing of colours, joyous music, and gatherings.
Rangpanchami serves as a reminder of the importance of joy, friendship, and shared experiences while bonds within communities are nurtured. Let us take a look at the details of the festival ahead of the grand celebration.
Date
As the Rangpanchami festival is observed on the fifth day after Holi, this year it will be celebrated on March 29. The Tithi time will begin at 8:20 pm on Friday and end by 9:13 pm on Saturday, March 30.
Significance
The joyous occasion of Rangpanchami indicates the unity and harmony within communities. This tradition of playing with colours symbolises fostering a sense of belonging and strengthening social bonds.
Rangpanchami also holds religious significance for several communities, signifying the victory of good over evil. Apart from that, the celebration also welcomes spring, a season of renewal and growth.
The festival also breaks the barriers by promoting harmony and togetherness as everyone participates in the celebrations. The festival not only is just about playing with colours but also about cherishing bonds, spreading joy, and embracing the spirit of unity that defines the essence of Indian culture.
Celebrations
On the celebratory day of Rangpanchami, people in Maharashtra and parts of Madhya Pradesh gather in their neighbourhoods with coloured powders (gulaal) and water balloons. They then joyfully smear each other with the colours, laughing and dancing to traditional music.
However, the preparations to celebrate Rangpanchami often start days in advance. Apart from the vibrant colours, delicious sweets, and snacks are also prepared to have as a part of the festivities.
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