Dol Purnima is regarded as a major celebration in the states of West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam. Dol Purnima is celebrated all throughout India in honour of Sri Krishna. It is also known as Phalguna Purnima and Holi. Chaitanya Mahaprabhuji, a famous spiritual leader and the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, was born on Dol Purnima as well.
Dol Jatra or Subho Dol Purnima is the Bengali New Year’s Eve holiday. It has been observed for centuries and involves the devotion of Radha and Krishna as well as the fun activities of Gulal and ‘pichkari,’ or the flinging of coloured water from toy guns. While reciting the Hari Bol mantra, devotees spread abir, or coloured powder, on the statues of Sri Radha and Krishna carried in a palanquin. Phag is the brand name for pigment powder. Children show respect by sprinkling phag, or coloured powder, on the feet of their elders, and adults show respect by sprinkling phag on the faces of their young relatives.
Dol Purnima 2023 Date
Wednesday, 8th March 2023
Purnima Tithi Begins – 04:17 PM on Mar 06, 2023
Purnima Tithi Ends – 06:09 PM on Mar 07, 2023
The event is also commonly referred to as the “swing festival.” Lord Krishna is said to have confessed his love for Radha on the day of Doljatra, which inspired the celebration of Doljatra.
Rituals and Celebrations on Dol Purnima
- The major highlight of this six-day celebration is the worship of Radha and Krishna in the swing dance. Dola Yatra and Dola Jatra are also named for the celebration.
- On Falgun Dasami, the village deities’ statues, especially Krishna’s, are taken on a procession to each household.
- Abira, a violet colour powder, is applied to the skin of the people carrying the idols and those who follow them.
- A decorated palanquin called a Vimana is used to transport the idols, and singers and musicians lead the procession.
- The Bhog, or offerings to the deity, are sweets produced from the most recent crop and fruits and are made in every home. In exchange, the god gives out Holi celebration powdered colours.
Dishes Prepare on Dol Purnima
Food and drink unique to Holi and Dol Jatra include gujiyas, dahi vada, ladoos, buttermilk, thandai, and ‘bhang.
Significance of Dola Purnima
The vernal equinox, or Dol Purnima, marks the beginning of spring. In other parts of India, it is called the Vasant Utsav festival. On Vasant Utsav, the entire country of India goes into a joyous celebratory mood. “Gondh” is the term used to describe the first day of Dol Jatra. Today is the day that, according to legend, Krishna gets ready to go to Ghunucha’s house (one of the wives of Krishna). “gondh” is the term used to describe the first day of Dol Jatra. Today is the day that, according to legend, Krishna gets ready to go to Ghunucha’s house (one of the wives of Krishna). Day three of Dol Jatra is very much like Day two. The Sueri festival takes place on the fourth day of Subho Dol Purnima. On this day, legend has it, Krishna returns home from Ghunucha’s palace.
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