What is the significance of Dol Purnima?
Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima is celebrated on a full moon day and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. The day also marks the last festival of the year as per the Bengali calendar.
Who invented Dol Purnima?
The 15th century saint, artist and social reformer Srimanta Sankardev celebrated Doul at Bardowa in Nagaon, Assam. The festival also includes playing with colours made usually from flowers traditionally.
Why is Dol Jatra celebrated?
West Bengal celebrated the ‘Dol Utsav’ or ‘Dol Jatra’, the festival of colours, marking the onset of the spring season. The festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha and celebrated on full moon day. It also marks the last festival of the year as per the Bengali calendar.
Why is it called Dol Jatra?
Traditions of Doljatra Doljatra is based on the legend of Krishna and Radha in which Lord Krishna expressed his love to his beloved Radha on the day of Doljatra. Like Holi, coloured powder is a key part of festivities, and is known as ‘phag’ in Bengal.
Is Holi and DOL same?
While both Holi and Dol symbolise the same festival, both follow different legends of Holi, as per Hindu mythology. While Holi is based on the legend of Prahlad, an incarnation of Vishnu, in north India, Bengali Dol revolves around Krishna and Radha. Krishna too is an incarnation of Vishnu.
What is the date of Dol Jatra?
18 March
When will Dol Jatra be celebrated? This year, the festival will be celebrated on 18 March as per the Hindu calendar.
How did Holi start in India?
The origins of Holi come from a mix of Hindu mythology including the popular legend of Hiranyakashyap – a demon king who wanted to be immortal. He wanted everyone to worship him as god but his own son, Prahlada, chose to worshipped Vishnu instead, which offended his father.
What is the difference between Holi and DOL?
While Holi is based on the legend of Prahlad, an incarnation of Vishnu, in north India, Bengali Dol revolves around Krishna and Radha. Krishna too is an incarnation of Vishnu. Dol begins on the day after a full moon night in Phalgun, (a month in the Bengali calendar) in Vrindavan.
What is the timing of Dol Purnima 2021?
Dol Purnima tithi started at 3:27 AM today and will end at 12:17 AM on March 29. Dol Purnima is the approach of the spring equinox. The day is also known as Vasant Utsav across the country.
What is the date of DOL?
When will Dol Jatra be celebrated? This year, the festival will be celebrated on 18 March as per the Hindu calendar.