Holika Dahan 2026: Holika Dahan falls on Monday, March 2nd. Every year, this festival is celebrated with great pomp and show on the full moon day of the month of Phalgun. However, this time, Bhadra will cast its shadow throughout the night of Holika Dahan, so Holika Dahan will be performed during the auspicious time, free from Bhadra. Celebrated a day before Holi, this festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil. On this day, women worship Holika at an auspicious time and pray for the happiness and prosperity of their families. Holika Dahan is then performed in the evening at an auspicious time. Let's learn about the ritual, auspicious time, mantra, and religious significance of Holika Dahan.

Why is Holika Dahan celebrated?

The story of Holika Dahan is linked to Hiranyakashipu and his son Prahlad. According to the story, Hiranyakashipu considered himself a god, but Prahlad was a devoted devotee of Lord Vishnu. Enraged, Hiranyakashipu, with the help of his sister Holika, attempted to burn Prahlad in a fire. Holika had the boon of not being burned by fire, but due to her unrighteousness, she consumed herself, leaving Prahlad unharmed. Holika Dahan is performed to commemorate this incident.

Holika Dahan - Monday, March 2

Start of the full moon day - Monday, March 2, at 5:55 pm

End of the full moon day - Tuesday, March 3, at 5:07 pm

According to astrologers, Holika Dahan will be celebrated on March 2, the lunar eclipse on March 3, and Holi with colors on March 4.

When will Bhadra last?

Today, Bhadra will begin at 5:55 pm and will last until 5:28 am the next day, March 3. Consequently, the entire month of March 2 will be overshadowed by Bhadra.

Holika Dahan Muhurat 2026
Today, Holika Dahan will be performed in Bhadra Poonch, as the shadow of Bhadra will persist throughout the night. The scriptures state that if Bhadra is prevalent throughout the night, burning Holika in Poonch, excluding the Bhadra Mukha, is in accordance with the scriptures. Therefore, the auspicious time for Holika Dahan in Bhadra Poonch will begin at 12:50 am on March 2nd and will continue until 2:27 am.

Holika Dahan 2026 Puja Samagri
Dry wood, wheat ears, cow dung cake garlands, dry grass, flowers, gulal (white powder), colors, green gram, jaggery, incense, turmeric, unbroken rice grains, roli (red powder), barley, garlands, water in a pot or pitcher, sweets, coconut, camphor, sweets, raw thread or Raksha Sutra, etc.

Religious Significance of Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan is not just a religious ritual, but a symbol of faith and social harmony in Indian culture. Worship performed with devotion and faith signifies positive energy and new beginnings in life. Celebrate Holika Dahan with family and community today and spread the message of the victory of good over evil. It is believed that the Holika fire eliminates negative energies. Burning Holika collectively promotes brotherhood and harmony in society.

Holika Puja Mantra
Om Holikayai Namah
Om Prahladaya Namah
Om Narasimhaya Namah

Holika Dahan Puja Method 2026
Holika is created by collecting wood and cow dung cakes in an open space near your neighborhood or home. First, sit facing north or east. Mentally pay obeisance to Lord Narasimha and devotee Prahlad. Then, pour some water at the Holika Dahan site, remembering to add a little milk and ghee to the water. Next, offer rice, flowers, and other items related to the puja. Next, offer seven ears of wheat and cow dung cakes. Three or seven rounds are made around Holika using raw thread. Family members pray for happiness, prosperity, and good health. After this, seek the blessings of all elders.

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