India, Feb. 21 -- The festival of colours is around the corner, and the buzz is palpable. Preparations are already underway, whether it is looking for skin-friendly colours, collecting recipes for feasts, planning after-party looks, or rummaging through the closet to find those old-washed-out clothes meant just for playing Holi. To stay on top of the celebration prep, knowing the correct date beforehand is crucial. The two-day celebrations begin from Holika Dahan, the eve of Holi, followed by Rangwali Holi the next day.

As per Drik Panchang, Holi is on March 4th, with Holika Dahan on March 3rd. The timings are here as follows:

Holi is one of the most important festivals for Hindus. The festival has two underlying themes: the celebration...