Holika Dahan 2025: Date, Timings Shubh Muhurat For Puja And Rituals To Perform Before The Festival Of Colours

The popular Indian festival Holi, also known as the 'Festival of Colours', is celebrated with immense pomp and fervour by common folk. The festival not only signifies the triumph of good over evil but also marks the onset of spring and the end of the winter season. Know all details about Holika Dahan celebrated.

What is Hoilka Dahan?

According to Hindu scriptures, Holika Dahan is done during the Pradosh Kaal (which starts after sunset) while Purnimasi Tithi is prevailing. The mahurat is during Pradosh while Purnimasi Tithi is prevailing and Bhadra is over. But, if Bhadra prevails during Pardosh and ends ahead of midnight then Holika Dahan should be done after Bhadra is over. If Bhadra gets over after midnight then only Holika Dahan should be done in Bhadra and preferably during Bhadra Punchha. 

Holika Dahan during Pradosh with Bhadra - 11:26 p.m. on 13th March and 12:30 p.m. on 14 March 

Purnima Tithi Ends- 12:23 p.m. on 14 March

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For the unversed, right Muhurta is more important for Holika Dahan than for any other festival as doing puja at the wrong time will not bring benefits in other festivals, but doing Holika Dahan at the wrong time would bring suffering and misfortune.

The Holi celebrations commence a day prior to the grand Holi festival, with a Holika Dahan where people gather and perform rituals in front of a bonfire. They also pray that their internal evil is destroyed in a way similar to Holika, the sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who got annihilated in a fire. 

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What is the significance of Holika Dahan?

Holika Dahan is celebrated on the day of Choti Holi. The history of the day is associated with the legend of Hiranyakashipu and his son Prahalad. Hiranyakashipu was one of the biggest enemies of Lord Vishnu but his son would worship Lord Vishnu religiously. 

The fire burning on the eve of Holika Dahan symbolizes the burning of Holika. The story as a whole is a testament to the power of devotion over the evil represented by King Hiranyakashyapu, as Prahlad never lost his faith.

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