Holika Dahan, an important festival of Hindus, also known as Chhoti Holi (Holi), is celebrated as a victory of good over evil, on the eve of Holi, the day before Holi. By lighting the bonfire, people commemorate the triumph of Bhakt Prahlad's faith in God over the evil intentions of his father Hiranyakashipu and his aunt Holika.
There is a tradition of playing with colors on the next day, which is also known by the names Dhulendi, Dhulandi and Dhulivandan. Before the puja begins, people take bath and wear fresh clothes. They also keep the 'puja thali' ready with essentials ingredients such as a Kalash of water, turmeric, Kumkum, sandalwood, rice grains, flowers, coconut, jaggery and gulal.
In the evening, these are offered to the bonfire during the Holika Dahan Shubh Muhurat.
This year Holika Dahan (Holika Dahan Shubh Muhurat) is on 28 March. Check out the Muhurta for pooja on Holi.
Holika Dahan Purnima Tithi:The Purnima Tithi begins at 3:27 am on March 28 and ends at 12:17 am on March 29.
Holika Dahan Shubh Muhurat: The ideal time to do the Holika Dahan is between 6:37 pm to 8:56 pm on March 28, this year.
Holika Dahan Duration - 02 Hours 20 Minutes