Holi 2026 in Kolkata
होली · कोलकाता
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Holi 2026 in Kolkata (कोलकाता) 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 Kolkata temples like Kalighat Kali Temple and Dakshineswar Kali Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Kolkata-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 Kolkata
These temples in Kolkata are especially powerful during Holi:
- ●Kalighat Kali Temple
- ●Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- ●Belur Math
✓ 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 Kolkata?
Holi 2026 is celebrated in Kolkata on Wednesday, 4 March 2026.
What is the Holi muhurat in Kolkata?
The Holi muhurat in Kolkata is Sunrise to 12:30 PM IST for color play.
Which temples to visit on Holi in Kolkata?
Famous temples in Kolkata: Kalighat Kali Temple, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math.
Who is the planetary ruler of Holi?
The planetary ruler of Holi is Mars (Mangal) and Lord Krishna.