Ranga Panchami 2026

According to Purnimanta Hindu calendar, Krishna Paksha Panchami of Chaitra month is celebrated as Ranga Panchami. At some places in , Holi is played on Ranga Panchami. Ranga Panchami usually falls after five days of Holi festivity in rest of the . Even in some temples of Mathura and Vrindavan, it is Ranga Panchami which culminates the Holi festivity. The festival of Ranga Panchami is celebrated with great pomp in various areas of Madhya Pradesh including Ujjain, under which a large number of groups of Huriyares (people who play Holi) come out on the streets to play Holi. Even fragrant color is poured on the Huriyares through big pipes by Municipal Corporation vehicles. Ranga Panchami is also known as Krishna Panchami and Dev Panchami. The festival of Ranga Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Holi. The festival of Ranga Panchami is celebrated to commemorate Lord Krishna playing Holi with colors and Gulal with Shri Radha Rani Ji. On the auspicious occasion of Ranga Panchami, Rangotsava and special tableaux are organized in various temples of the country. On this occasion, many types of cultural programs are organized at the regional level.