The festival of Holika Dahan is considered very important. Holika Dahan, also known as Chhoti Holi. This day symbolizes the victory of good over evil and is celebrated on the night before Holi, the festival of colors. Holika Dahan usually occurs on the full moon day of the month of Phalgun. The day of Holika Dahan is associated with Lord Vishnu's most beloved devotee Prahlad, demon Hiranyakashyap and Holika. According to religious beliefs, people have their own beliefs about this day, so let's know the main things related to this special day (Holika Dahan 2024).

When is Holika Dahan in 2025? ( When is Holika Dahan in 2024)

According to the Hindu calendar, the full moon date of the month of Falgun will start on March 13, 2025 at 10:35 am. At the same time, this date will end the next day i.e. on March 14, 2025 at 12:23 pm. In such a situation, looking at the Panchang, Holika Dahan will be done on March 13, 2025.

Along with this, the auspicious time of Holika Dahan in 2025 will be from 11:26 pm to 12:29 am the next day on March 14.

Holika Dahan Puja Rules

• Before the Holika Dahan puja, take a bath by adding Ganga water to the water.
• After taking a bath, sit facing east at the place where you are performing the Holika Dahan puja.
• Make idols of Holika and Prahlad from cow dung for puja.
• After this, keep roli, rice, flowers, garland of flowers, raw thread, jaggery, whole turmeric, moong, batasha, gulal coconut, 5 types of grains and water in a pot.
• Then perform puja with these things as per the method.
• After this, offer fruits, Gujhiya, sweet Puri etc.
• Along with this, worship Lord Narasimha as per the prescribed method.
• Finally, express your wishes in front of the Holika bonfire.