Dola Purnima & Holi in Puri
The swing festival and spring colours in Puri
Dola Purnima, celebrated around Holi in spring, is Puri's joyful swing festival, when representative deities are placed on decorated swings (dola) and taken in procession.
What happens
The festival blends devotion with the colours and cheer of Holi — a lively, photogenic time in the temple town.
When to come
It usually falls in March — pleasant weather at the tail end of the winter season.
Where to stay
Hotel Sea Forest offers a calm, pure-veg base for festival visits. Book direct.




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