When is Rang Panchami 2026:After the conclusion of Holi festival, preparations for ‘Rang Panchami’ begin. The festival of Rang Panchami is celebrated five days after the festival of Holi. This time the holy festival of Rang Panchami will be celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country on 08 March. Rang Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month.

Rang Panchami – holi of gods

in Sanatan Dharma Rang Panchami Has great importance. There is a special belief about Rang Panchami that on this day the gods come to earth and celebrate the festival of colors with the devotees, hence it is also called Holi of the Gods. According to the story, Lord Shri Krishna and Radha Rani played Holi on this day in Dwapar Yuga. The gods and goddesses showered flowers on him, and cowherds and gopis also joined him in the pageantry.

Due to this belief, people worship Lord Krishna and Radha Rani on Rang Panchami and throw Abeer and Gulal in the air while meditating on the deities.

When is Rang Panchami 2026?

According to the Panchang, Panchami Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month will start from 7:17 pm on March 7, 2026.

This date will end on March 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM.

For this reason, the festival of Rang Panchami will be celebrated on 8 March 2026 (Sunday).

What is the auspicious time of Rang Panchami?

• Brahma Muhurta – 5.01 am to 5.50 am


• Abhijeet Muhurta – 12:08 pm to 12:56 pm


• Vijay Muhurta – 2:30 pm to 3:17 pm


• Twilight time – 6:23 pm to 6:47 pm

Rang Panchami puja method

• Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes.
  
  Offer Arghya to Sun God.


• Spread a yellow cloth on the stool.


• Lord Radha-Krishna And install the idol of Lord Vishnu along with Mother Lakshmi.


• Apply tilak. Offer them a garland of flowers.


• Offer Gulal and Abeer at the feet of the Lord.


• Light a desi ghee lamp and perform aarti.


• Chant mantras.


• Wish for happiness and peace in life.


• Offer fruits and sweets etc.


• Donate things including food and money.