Holika Dahan

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Holika Dahan

Holika Dahan

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Holika Dahan

Description: Holika Dahan is one of the most significant festivals among Hindus. Holika Dahan is also known as Chhoti Holi. Holi celebrations start a night before Holi with Holika bonfire, when people worship Holika and burn her in huge bonfire. The bonfire is reminder of the symbolic victory of good over evil.

Also Called: Chhoti Holi, Jalanewali Holi

Significance: celebrating victory of good over evil

Deity(s): Holika, Prahlada

Key Rituals: Holi Puja

Mythological Figures: Lord Narasimha, Lord Vishnu, Prahlada, Hiranyakashipu, Holika

2024 Holika Dahan date: March 24 (Sunday)
2025 Holika Dahan date: March 13 (Thursday)
2026 Holika Dahan date: March 03 (Tuesday)
2027 Holika Dahan date: March 21 (Sunday)

Hindu Calendar Date:
Purnimanta - Purnima of Phalguna month (Shukla Paksha)
Amanta - Purnima of Phalguna month (Shukla Paksha)

2025 Holika Dahan Muhurat:

New Delhi - 11:26 PM to 12:30 AM, Mar 14

Pune - 11:26 PM to 12:44 AM, Mar 14

Chennai - 11:26 PM to 12:18 AM, Mar 14

Kolkata - 11:26 PM to 11:46 PM

Hyderabad - 11:26 PM to 12:25 AM, Mar 14

Ahmedabad - 11:26 PM to 12:49 AM, Mar 14

Noida - 11:26 PM to 12:29 AM, Mar 14

Jaipur - 11:26 PM to 12:36 AM, Mar 14

Mumbai - 11:26 PM to 12:48 AM, Mar 14

Gurgaon - 11:26 PM to 12:31 AM, Mar 14

Bengaluru - 11:26 PM to 12:29 AM, Mar 14

Chandigarh - 11:26 PM to 12:32 AM, Mar 14

Observances:

Holika Puja
burning Holika effigy in the evening or late night
roasting green cereals in Holika bonfire

Legends:

Holika and Prahlada - The most famous legends of Holi is associated with Prahlada who was ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that [...more]

Art Work:
Holi Greetings, Holika Dahan Images, Holi Images

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