Holika Dahan · 2028
Falls on: Friday, March 10, 2028
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 Dubai.
Why this date
It is kept on the day Purnima prevails at Pradosha in Dubai, 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
Regional calendars
Also known as: होलिका दहन (Hindi) · હોલિકા દહન (Gujarati) · होळिका दहन (Marathi)
- Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
- Phalguna · Shukla Paksha
- Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
- Phalguna · Shukla Paksha
- Tamil: Maasi 27, 2058 (Thiruvalluvar)
- Bengali: Falgun 26, 1434 (Bangabda)
- Malayalam: Kumbham 26, 1203 (Kollam era)
Computed for Dubai. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.
Holika Dahan 2028
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- Friday, March 10, 2028View day panchang →Tithi window: Fri, Mar 10, 8:51 AM – Sat, Mar 11, 5:06 AM GST
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 2028?
- Holika Dahan falls on Friday, March 10, 2028.