Holi in Chitrakoot
होली · चित्रकूट
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| City | Chitrakoot, India |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Asia/Kolkata |
| Tithi / timing | Phalguna Purnima (Holika Dahan) + next day |
| Deity | Vishnu / Krishna |
| Observance | Colours, Holika Dahan |
| Where | Pan-India |
Holi in Chitrakoot: Date and Timing in This City
Chitrakoot (चित्रकूट), India, observes Holi according to the tithi of Phalguna Purnima, which governs Holika Dahan, followed by the next day of colours. Because the tithi is reckoned from the local sunrise and sunset at Chitrakoot itself, the date is computed for this city rather than taken from a national calendar. Chitrakoot falls in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
For 2026, the date in Chitrakoot is Tuesday 3 March 2026. For 2027, the date in Chitrakoot is Sunday 21 March 2027. These are the dates computed for Chitrakoot's own sunrise, and they are the ones to follow for residents and visitors observing the festival here.
Why the Date Can Differ from India
Holi is a pan-India observance, but the tithi that fixes it is not a uniform clock time across the country. Phalguna Purnima begins and ends at moments that fall at slightly different local times from one longitude to another. A calendar printed for India as a whole may therefore show a date that does not match the tithi as it stands at Chitrakoot's sunrise.
Where traditions differ, the reckoning can also differ. Smarta and Vaishnava communities, and those who follow amanta or purnimanta month systems, may align Holika Dahan and the day of colours differently. This is a normal feature of the festival, not an error. For Chitrakoot, the dates given above are the ones computed for the city.
Where and How the Community Celebrates
Holi in Chitrakoot is observed as it is across India: with colours and with Holika Dahan. The deity associated with the festival is Vishnu / Krishna, and the observance centres on the burning of Holika on Phalguna Purnima, followed by the play of colours the next day. Chitrakoot's association with Vishnu / Krishna gives the celebrations here their own local colour, though the core observance remains the same.
Holika Dahan is traditionally a community bonfire, lit at the appointed time on Phalguna Purnima. The following day is given to colours. Specific venues, temples, events and organisers are not named here, as these vary year to year and are best confirmed locally.
Practical Tips
- Treat the Chitrakoot date as the reference for Holika Dahan and the day of colours in this city.
- Note the two dates given: Tuesday 3 March 2026 and Sunday 21 March 2027.
- If your family follows a particular sampradaya, confirm whether your tradition observes amanta or purnimanta reckoning.
- For personal charts and individual guidance, consult a qualified jyotishi.