Holika Dahan 2026: 2 or 3 March? When Is Holika Dahan? Know The Date, Significance, And Auspicious Time

Holika Dahan 2026

Every year, Holika Dahan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Phalguna month. This year, the Purnima tithi of the Phalguna month will begin at 5:55 pm on 2 March and end at 5:07 pm on 3 March. The auspicious timings will be between 6:21 pm and 8:50 pm on 3 March 2026. Click here to read in Hindi.

Why is Holika Dahan Celebrated?

According to scriptures, Holika sat in the fire with Prahlad, but Lord Vishnu saved Prahlad's life and transformed Holika's boon into a curse. Therefore, it is believed that Holika Dahan marks the victory of truth over evil, righteousness over irreligion, and arrogance. To celebrate this, wood and cow dung are burned in the Holika Dahan. Click here to read your daily horoscope.

Significance of Holika Dahan

Auspicious Timings on Holika Dahan

• Brahma Muhurta: 5:05 AM to 5:54 AM
• Abhijit Muhurta: 12:10 PM to 12:56 PM
• Godhuli Muhurta: 6:19 PM to 6:44 PM
• Vijay Muhurta: 2:29 PM to 3:16 AM
• Amrit Kaal Muhurta: 1:13 AM to 2:49 AM on March 4
• Nishita Muhurta: 12:08 AM to 12:57 AM on March 4