- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:47 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Holika Dahan 2025: Holika Dahan, also known as Chhoti Holi marks the onset of the colourful Holi festival. It takes place on the full moon day of the Falgun month according to the traditional Hindu calendar. This usually falls in February or March, according to the standard Gregorian calendar. The event is a significant part of Hindu tradition and is observed with great enthusiasm. This year, Holika Dahan or Choti Holi will be celebrated on 13th March 2025.
Check out the timings, shubh muhurat, significance and puja vidhi associated with this significant day below:
Holika Dahan 2025: Date And Time
- Holika Dahan 2025 Date: 13th March 2025, Thursday
- Purnima Tithi Begins: 10:35 AM, 13th March 2025
- Purnima Tithi Ends: 12:23 PM, 14th March 2025
Holika Dahan 2025: Shubh Muhurat
Due to the presence of Bhadra, Holika Dahan Shubh Muhurat for 2025 is from 11:26 PM, 13th March 2025 to 12:29 AM, 14th March 2025.
Holika Dahan 2025: Significance
According to Hindu legends, the demon king Hiranyakashyap declared himself a god, but his son Prahlad refused to worship him, instead dedicating himself to Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashyap was enraged by his son's defiance and ordered his sister Holika to burn Prahlad alive. Holika, who was immune to fire, was instructed to sit in the flames with Prahlad in her lap.
However, Lord Vishnu intervened, saving Prahlad from the fire while Holika was consumed by the flames. This incident is commemorated as Holika Dahan, a ritual observed on the full moon day of the Phalgun month. Later, Lord Vishnu took the form of Narasimha and defeated Hiranyakashyap, freeing people from his tyranny. This significant victory is celebrated through the ritual of Holika Dahan, highlighting the ultimate triumph of righteousness and justice.
Holika Dahan signifies the triumph of good over evil, symbolising the victory of righteousness and justice. (Image Source: Freepik)
Holika Dahan 2025: Rituals
Before Holika Dahan, a worship ceremony takes place. To do this, one must sit facing east or north near Holika and wrap a raw thread around it three or seven times. Then, offer pure water and other worship materials like a pot of water, garland, roli and flowers.
Other items like rice, fragrance, jaggery, whole turmeric, green gram, sweets, gulal and coconut are also offered. Additionally, portions of the new crop, such as ripe gram and wheat ears are included. It's believed that eating grains roasted in the Holika fire keeps an individual healthy.
After worship, Holika is burnt. Remember to do Holika Dahan after Bhadra and never before sunset. Additionally, Holika Dahan puja must never be performed on Chaturdashi Tithi or Pratipada. The next morning, bring the remaining fire and ashes into your house to remove negative energies.
(Disclaimer: Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)
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