Completedreligious
Holi (Dola Purnima)
CitywideWed, 4 March 2026
About this festival
In Odisha, Holi merges with Dola Purnima — Lord Jagannath's representative deity is taken in a palanquin procession (dolayatra) around neighbourhood streets. Communities throw abeer, then water colour begins by noon.
Traveller tip
Dolayatra (palanquin procession) circulates from ~08:00; water colour starts by noon. Wear clothes you can throw away.
Essentials
Wed, 4 March 20267:00 am – 8:00 pm
Free to attend
OrganiserNeighbourhood Jagannath temples
Parking—
Dress codeModest — shoulders & knees covered. Remove shoes at temple entrance.
PhotographyOutside courtyards OK · sanctum photography forbidden
AccessibilityLimited — temple sanctums have steep stone steps; older shrines lack wheelchair ramps.