Holi 2027 in Jaipur: Parties, Dhulandi & Temple Celebrations
Holi 2027 is on Monday 22 March, with Holika Dahan on the evening of Sunday 21 March, according to Drik Panchang. In Jaipur the day of colour is called Dhulandi, and it comes in several versions. The Department of Tourism organises a Dhulandi Festival, listed for 22 March 2027, aimed at foreign visitors: it is held on the lawns of the Khasa Kothi hotel, with dry colours and Rajasthani folk music and dance. For everyone else there are ticketed Holi parties at resorts on Ajmer Road and the Delhi highway, at clubs and at farmhouses, with DJs, rain dances, organic colours and food stalls; many sell family and couple passes separately from stag entry. The old city has its own rhythm. Govind Dev Ji temple marks the days before Holi with devotional music and flower Holi, and neighbourhood bonfires are lit across the walled city on Holika Dahan night. The Elephant Festival that once preceded Holi at the polo ground does not appear on Rajasthan Tourism's 2026–27 calendar, so treat any date you see for it as unconfirmed. This page lists Holi parties, colour festivals, temple events and Holika Dahan gatherings in Jaipur.
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Good to know
- Choose parties that state they use organic or herbal colours, and wear old clothes and sunglasses.
- Oil your hair and skin before you go out. It makes colour far easier to wash off.
- Markets are shut on Holi morning and public transport is thin until mid-afternoon. Arrange your ride in advance.
- Do not drink and drive. Police checkpoints are common on Holi.
- Keep your phone in a waterproof pouch at rain-dance parties.
- Foreign visitors who want a managed celebration should look at the tourism department's Dhulandi Festival.
Frequently asked questions
When is Holi 2027?
Monday 22 March 2027, with Holika Dahan on the evening of Sunday 21 March, according to Drik Panchang.
What is the Dhulandi Festival in Jaipur?
A Holi celebration organised by the Department of Tourism, mainly for foreign tourists, on the lawns of the Khasa Kothi hotel, with dry colours and folk music. Rajasthan Tourism lists it for 22 March 2027.
Is the Elephant Festival happening in 2027?
It does not appear on Rajasthan Tourism's 2026–27 festival calendar. The event was cancelled in 2012 and 2014 after objections from the Animal Welfare Board, so treat any 2027 date as unconfirmed.
Where are Holi parties held in Jaipur?
At resorts on Ajmer Road and the Delhi highway, at clubs and hotel lawns, and at farmhouses on the city's edge. Confirmed parties are listed on this page.
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