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Holika Dahan

Holika Dahan
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
2023 Holika Dahan date: March 07 (Tuesday)
2024 Holika Dahan date: March 24 (Sunday)
2025 Holika Dahan date: March 13 (Thursday)
2026 Holika Dahan date: March 03 (Tuesday)
Hindu Calendar Date:
Purnimanta - Purnima of Phalguna month (Shukla Paksha)
Amanta - Purnima of Phalguna month (Shukla Paksha)
2024 Holika Dahan Muhurat:
New Delhi - 23:13 to 00:27, Mar 25
Pune - 23:13 to 00:40, Mar 25
Chennai - 23:13 to 00:15, Mar 25
Kolkata - 23:13 to 23:42
Hyderabad - 23:13 to 00:22, Mar 25
Ahmedabad - 23:13 to 00:45, Mar 25
Noida - 23:13 to 00:26, Mar 25
Jaipur - 23:13 to 00:33, Mar 25
Mumbai - 23:13 to 00:44, Mar 25
Gurgaon - 23:13 to 00:28, Mar 25
Bengaluru - 23:13 to 00:25, Mar 25
Chandigarh - 23:13 to 00:29, Mar 25
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]
Recipe:
  • Gujiya
  • Gulab Jamun
  • Thandai
  • Bhang
Attire:
  • Traditional Indian attire
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