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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, on the fifth day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. Rang Panchami Is celebrated. This festival is celebrated with great pomp mainly in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh (famous Ger of Indore) and parts of Rajasthan. There is a religious belief that the color blown in the air on this day destroys ‘Raja’ and ‘Tama’ qualities and awakens divine powers.
1. Rang Panchami 2026: Dates & Timings
The dates in the year 2026 are calculated as follows:
Panchami Tithi starts: From 10:45 pm on 7th March 2026.
Panchami tithi ends: By 09:12 pm on March 8, 2026.
Main festivals: According to Udaya Tithi, Rang Panchami 8 March 2026 (Sunday) Will be celebrated.
2. Holi of Gods: What is the religious belief? (Significance)
Rang Panchami is not just a play of colors but is considered a symbol of spiritual victory:
Use of Satvik colours: Dry gulal is used on this day. It is believed that when Gulal flies in the air, it creates a special circle which attracts Gods and Goddesses.
Destruction of evil forces: It is said that on this day the negative energy present in the environment is eliminated and positivity is spread.
3. The legend related to Rang Panchami
There is a very famous story behind this festival:
Story of Kamadeva and Shiva: When Mahadev was absorbed in deep samadhi due to separation from Sati, the union of Shiva and Parvati was necessary to kill Tarakasura. at the request of the gods Cupid To break the samadhi of Shiva, he shot a flower arrow at him.
Anger and ashes: Enraged, Shiva opened his third eye and burnt Kamadeva to ashes. Later, on the request of Kamdev’s wife Rati, Shiva gave him the boon of being resurrected.
Victory Celebration: To celebrate the revival of Kamadeva, the gods celebrated by throwing colors and gulal, which was Rang Panchami Came to be known as.
4. How is Rang Panchami celebrated? (Celebrations)
Ger of Indore: The ‘Ger’ (Holi procession) held on Rang Panchami in Indore, Madhya Pradesh is world famous, in which lakhs of people participate.
Worship of Shri Krishna and Radha: In the areas of Braj, Gulal is especially offered to Radha-Krishna on this day.
Ways to get money: According to astrology, by worshiping Lakshmi-Narayan on this day, there is no shortage of money and grains in the house.
