Rang Panchami 2024:
Rang Panchami is regarded as one of the significant festivals among Hindus. Predominantly celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and some parts of North India, Rang Panchami is observed on the Panchami date of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Chaitra. This time, the festivities fall on March 30th, which is today. There's a belief that on Rang Panchami, the gods themselves play with colors and fulfill all wishes asked for.
Auspicious Time for Rang Panchami 2024
According to the Hindu calendar, the Rang Panchami date started on March 29th at 8:20 PM and will conclude on March 30th at 9:13 PM tonight. Based on the Udayatithi, Rang Panchami is being celebrated today.
Worship Time - Today's Abhijit Muhurat lasts from 12:01 PM until 12:50 PM. Ravi Yog - From tonight at 10:03 PM until the morning of March 31st at 6:12 AM.
Rang Panchami Worship Method
The festival of Rang Panchami is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. Meanwhile, there's also a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu in some parts of India. On this day, people rise early, take a bath, and offer a ghee lamp and red Gulal in front of Lord Krishna and Radha. It's believed that a proper worship on Rang Panchami brings joy and happiness to married couples. Additionally, red flowers and yellow clothing are used in worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
Rang Panchami Remedies
1. Chant the mantra for Goddess Lakshmi 'Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah'. 2. Offer jaggery and crystallized sugar to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. 3. Offer red, yellow Gulal and perfume to Lord Krishna and Radha. 4. Sprinkle Ganga water everywhere in the house. Doing so destroys negative energy and maintains peace at home. 5. Offer yellow sweets to Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu.
How is the Rang Panchami Festival celebrated?
The Rang Panchami festival is celebrated similarly to the Holi festival. On this day, people smear colors on each other and express joy. In different parts of the country, some also offer perfumes and colors made from substances like saffron to Lord Krishna and Radha. Furthermore, processions are also organized all over the country. As per beliefs, the festival of Rang Panchami is a way to purify the environment, positively impacting our mental and physical health. Additionally, many believe that performing dedicated worship rituals on this day liberates one from sins of past lifetimes.