Dol Purnima 2026: Phalguna Full Moon, Holi & Chandra Grahan Align on 3 March; Check Purnima Timings, Rituals

This year, Dol Purnima coincides with the first lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) of 2026, making it a special day for devotees across eastern India. The full moon, or Phalguna Purnima, falls on 3 March 2026, bringing together the colourful Dol Utsav, traditional worship of Lord Krishna and Radha, and celestial spectacle in the night sky.

Dol Purnima 2026 on 3 March: Full Moon of Phalguna Coinciding With Lunar Eclipse, Holi 2026

The festival is popularly celebrated as Dol Purnima, Dol Jatra, Dol Yatra, or Dolotsav, and is marked with joyful processions, abir-gulal (colours) and devotional music.

Dol Purnima 2026 Panchang Tithi, Timings: Moonrise Timings Today on 3 March

According to the Hindu lunar calendar, the full moon of the month of Phalguna falls on 3 March 2026.

Purnima Tithi Begins: 2 March 2026 at 5:55 PM IST

Purnima Tithi Ends: 3 March 2026 at 5:07 PM IST

Festival Observed On: 3 March 2026 (Tuesday)

Approximate Moonrise Timing on 3 March: Around 6:21 PM IST (North Indian cities)

As the Purnima Tithi remains in effect until the evening of 3 March, devotees traditionally complete important rituals and offerings before 5:07 PM.

Where Dol Purnima Is Celebrated

The festival is primarily observed in eastern Indian states, each with distinct customs:

West Bengal - Celebrated with Radha-Krishna processions, devotional music, and colour play. Festivities are especially vibrant in places like Nabadwip, Mayapur, and Shantiniketan.

Odisha - Known locally as Dol Jatra or Dola Purnima, the celebrations include beautifully decorated swings carrying Radha-Krishna idols, particularly in Puri and other Vaishnav centres.

Assam - Observed as Doul Jatra in Vaishnavite monasteries, with kirtans, colourful gatherings, and community celebrations.

Chandra Grahan on Dol Purnima 2026

Adding to the spiritual importance of the day, a lunar eclipse is also taking place. During a lunar eclipse, the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon, sometimes giving the Moon a reddish hue often called a "Blood Moon."

Many devotees follow traditional practices during the eclipse period, such as avoiding meals, chanting mantras, and taking a ritual bath after the eclipse concludes.

Holi and Dol Purnima Connection

Dol Purnima coincides with Holi celebrations in eastern India. While Holi is widely celebrated across the country, in regions like West Bengal and Odisha it is closely linked to Krishna devotion and observed in the form of Dol Yatra.