Spring
Dol arrives with the Bengali spring, giving the festival its unmistakable sense of renewal, warmth and colour.
Kalpataru · Rong Milanti
রঙ মিলন্তি
Rong Milanti2027.
A burst of colours, songs, and shared joy — Bengal's Dol Utsav brings spring to life with grace and celebration.
In Bengal, Holi takes the form of Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima, a celebration woven together with devotion, music, dance and the joyful play of abir. Rong Milanti carries that spirit into a shared celebration of colour, culture and community.
Monday · 22 March 2027
Dol Purnima
Rong Milanti
Dol Utsav · Bengal
The Day of Dol
দোল পূর্ণিমা
A spring festivalin colour.
In Bengal, the festival of colours takes on a distinct cultural character as Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima. Celebrated on the full moon of Phalgun, it brings together the arrival of spring, devotion, music and the gentle colour of abir.
পূর্ণিমা
Phalgun
The full moon of spring
Phalgun · Purnima
When springarrives in colour.
Dol Purnima falls on the full moon of the Bengali month of Phalgun. The festival arrives at a beautiful seasonal threshold, when winter gives way to spring and Bengal's cultural landscape begins to fill with colour, music and celebration.
In 2027, Dol Purnima falls on Monday, 22 March — bringing this spring festival of colour to the Kalpataru calendar.
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March · 2027
Monday
Purnima
The celebration is observed on the full moon of Phalgun, giving Dol its place within the Bengali lunar calendar.
Abir
Colour becomes part of the celebration through abir, lending Dol its gentle and distinctly Bengali visual character.
A festival shaped by the rhythm of the Bengali calendar, the arrival of spring and the colours of Dol.
বসন্তের দোলThe Spirit of Dol
রাধা · কৃষ্ণ · আবির
Where devotionmeets colour.
Beneath the colours of Dol lies a tradition shaped by devotion, music and the enduring imagery of Radha and Krishna. In Bengal, these elements give the festival a character that is as lyrical as it is joyful.
রাধা
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কৃষ্ণ
Devotion · Music · Colour
The heart of the celebration
A festival ofdevotion and joy.
The Bengali tradition of Dol carries a devotional character alongside its celebration of colour. Radha and Krishna remain central to this imagery, while music, dance and abir transform the day into a shared cultural experience.
It is this meeting of reverence and celebration that gives Dol its particular charm — festive without losing its connection to Bengal's artistic and devotional traditions.
রাধা
Radha
কৃষ্ণ
Krishna
আবির
Abir
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Radha & Krishna
Dol is traditionally associated with Radha and Krishna, bringing devotion and the timeless poetry of their story into the celebration.
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The Dol
The festival takes its name from the traditional dol, or swing, associated with the worship and ceremonial presentation of Radha and Krishna.
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Abir
Soft clouds of abir bring colour into the celebration, giving Bengali Dol its distinctive visual character.
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Music & Song
Devotional music, songs and dance add rhythm to the celebration, allowing culture and devotion to exist together.
In the colours of Dol, devotion finds a joyful expression through music, movement and the simple beauty of abir.
রঙে রঙেRong Milanti at Kalpataru
আমাদের রঙ মিলন্তি
A celebrationmade for everyone.
Rong Milanti at Kalpataru has always carried a strong community spirit. Previous celebrations have brought devotees and families together through colour, music, dance, cultural performances and an evening filled with energy.
From past celebrations
A glimpse into the spirit of Rong Milanti at Kalpataru.
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Devotees in past celebrations
The Kalpataru experience
Colour becomescelebration.
Previous Rong Milanti celebrations have transformed the traditional festival into a vibrant community gathering. Alongside the colours of Dol, the celebration has made space for music, dance, drama and entertainment.
From performances during the day to the energy of the evening, Rong Milanti has brought together different generations in one shared celebration.
A festival where culture takes centre stage and everyone has a reason to join the celebration.
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Music & Dance
Past celebrations have filled the day with soulful melodies, vibrant rhythms and lively dance performances.
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Cultural Programmes
Day-long programmes and activities have created an engaging celebration for members and families across age groups.
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Dance Drama
Group dance dramas have brought stories to life through movement, expression, artistry and performance.
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DJ Night
The celebration has also extended into an energetic evening of music, performances and shared enjoyment.
More than a festival of colour, Rong Milanti has become a space where generations meet through culture, performance and joy.
আনন্দ · উৎসবRong Milanti · 2027
রঙে রঙে মিলন
Let the coloursreturn.
This Dol Purnima, come together once again for Rong Milanti — a celebration inspired by Bengal's spring, colours, music and enduring spirit of community.
Save the date
22
March 2027
Monday · Dol Purnima
Come together forRong Milanti 2027.
Mark the day and join the Kalpataru community in welcoming spring with the colours, music and cultural spirit of Bengali Dol.
Event details coming soon
May the colours of Dol bring us together, as they have through generations.
Kalpataru Cultural Association · Pune
শুভ দোল
Happy Dol Purnima