Holika Dahan, also known as Chhoti Holi is celebrated on the eve of Dhulandi, or rango ki Holi. This day is highly significant because it honours the triumph of good over evil. On this day, people gather around the Holika Bonfire and perform Puja. As Bhadra is taking place on the day of Holika Dahan today, the puja for Holika Dahan will take place from 11:13 PM, 24th March 2024 to 12:17 AM, 25th March 2024.
Holika Dahan 2024: Date
As per the Hindu Panchang, Holika Dahan is marked on the Purnima Tithi of Falgun Month and Dhulendi is celebrated on the Chaitra Krishna Pratipada.
The Vedic calendar predicts that this year's Shukla Paksha Purnima in the Falgun month will begin at 09:55 AM on March 24 and proceed until 12:30 PM on March 25, 2024. The scriptures state that burning Holika on the day of the full moon and during the Bhadra-free period is auspicious.
Holika Dahan is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Falgun. (Image Source: Canva)
Holika Dahan 2024: Bhadra Kaal On Chhoti Holi
Religious beliefs state that Bhadra Kaal is inauspicious and it is not permissible to pray or perform any type of auspicious activity at this time. The Panchang states that Bhadra Kaal will begin early on March 24. Bhadra will begin at 09:54 A.M. on 24th March and continue till 11:13 PM. Holika Dahan may thus only be performed following the conclusion of Bhadra Kaal.
- Bhadra Poonch - 6:33 PM to 7:53 PM, 24th March 2024
- Bhadra Mukh - 7:53 PM to 10:06 PM, 24th March 2024
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Holika Dahan 2024: Shubh Muhurat
According to the Vedic Panchang, the auspicious time for Holika Dahan will be from 11:14 PM to 12:20 AM. The shubh muhurat will last for 1 hour and 6 minutes.
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