Holika Dahan · 2026
Falls on: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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 computed for New Delhi. Tithi boundaries shift with location — open your city's festival calendar for local dates.
Holika Dahan 2026
Vishnu
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: 5:56 PM – 5:07 PM
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 2026?
- Holika Dahan falls on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.