Dol Jatra (Holi) 2026 | দোলযাত্রা ২০২৬
About Dol Jatra (Holi)(উৎসব পরিচিতি)
Dol Jatra is the day Bengal turns into a canvas of colors. While the rest of India celebrates Holi, we have our unique 'Dol' on the full moon day of Phalguna. It's a day dedicated to the divine love of Radha and Krishna. From the serene Basanta Utsav in Shantiniketan, where students dance to Tagore's melodies, to the playful 'Abir' fights in every neighborhood, Dol Jatra 2026 is a celebration of spring, friendship, and the joy of life.
History: The festival traces its roots to the Krishna legends and the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. In Bengal, Dol Jatra is also observed as the birth anniversary of the great saint Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The word 'Dol' refers to the beautifully decorated swing on which idols of Krishna and Radha are placed and celebrated with music and songs.
Significance: Dol Jatra is a celebration of inclusive joy and the harmony of nature. For Bengalis, it is a day where social barriers dissolve under layers of colorful Abir. The Shantiniketan celebration, started by Rabindranath Tagore, remains a global draw where students perform Tagore's spring songs in a sea of yellow attire.
Rituals & How to Celebrate
Applying colorful Abir on the feet of elders to seek blessings.
Placing idols of Krishna and Radha on a decorated swing (Dol) for worship.
Participating in Prabhat Pheris and community singing of devotional songs.
Sharing traditional sweets and 'Thandai' with friends and family.
Traditional Foods & Bhog
MalpuaBasanti PulaoTraditional Bengali SweetsThandai
Festival Calendar
Mar3
Dol Jatra (Holi)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Info
FestivalDol Jatra (Holi)
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DayThursday
Tithiত্রয়োদশী
Bangla Date১৭ পৌষ ১৪৩২
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Panjika Details
Sunrise6:30 AM
Sunset5:20 PM
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