Holi 2026 in Chennai
होली · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Holi 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Planetary ruler: Mars (Mangal) and Lord Krishna. Auspicious muhurat: Sunrise to 12:30 PM IST for color play. The festival of colors celebrating divine love and the arrival of spring. Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Holi
Day to dissolve enmity, embrace joy, and celebrate Krishna's playful spirit. Resets relationships and energy.
🛕 Where to celebrate Holi in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Holi:
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Play with natural, herbal colors
- ●Visit temples and seek blessings of elders
- ●Forgive and reconcile with estranged family
- ●Eat traditional sweets like gujiya
✗ Don'ts
- ●Avoid synthetic chemical colors
- ●Do not consume bhang excessively
- ●Avoid disrespecting boundaries of others
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Get My Holi Prediction →Frequently Asked Questions
When is Holi 2026 in Chennai?
Holi 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
What is the Holi muhurat in Chennai?
The Holi muhurat in Chennai is Sunrise to 12:30 PM IST for color play.
Which temples to visit on Holi in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Holi?
The planetary ruler of Holi is Mars (Mangal) and Lord Krishna.