Holika Dahan · 2024
Falls on: Monday, March 25, 2024
Bonfire ritual on the evening of Phalguna Purnima, the eve of Holi, commemorating the burning of Holika and the deliverance of the devotee Prahlada. The fire is lit during the pradosha hours, symbolising the triumph of devotion over evil.
Dates and timings for Medan.
Why this date
It is kept on the day Purnima prevails at Pradosha in Medan, free of Bhadra; if Bhadra lasts past midnight, it moves to the next day.
How it is observed
- Burning of demoness Holika who tried to kill Prahlad
- Bonfire
- Burning Holika's effigy
Holika Dahan 2024
Vishnu
- Monday, March 25, 2024View day panchang →Tithi window: Sun, Mar 24, 11:25 AM – Mon, Mar 25, 2:00 PM GMT+7
Frequently asked questions
- What is Holika Dahan?
- Bonfire ritual on the evening of Phalguna Purnima, the eve of Holi, commemorating the burning of Holika and the deliverance of the devotee Prahlada. The fire is lit during the pradosha hours, symbolising the triumph of devotion over evil.
- When is Holika Dahan 2024?
- Holika Dahan falls on Monday, March 25, 2024.