The Hindu festival of Holi is a grand festival of unity, happiness and traditions which is celebrated all over the world. Holi, known as the second most important festival in the Hindu calendar after Diwali, symbolizes the conquest of the victory of bliss, forgiveness and good over evil. According to the Hindu calendar, Holika Dahan is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Phalgun month. The next day Holi of colors is played, which is called Dhuleti. With the celebration of Holi, all negative energies in Holika’s fire are destroyed. Let’s know when Holika Dahan is and what is its importance.
Holika combustion date
The full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month begins: Thursday, March 13, 10:35 am
Purnima date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month: Friday, March 14, till 12:23 pm
Auspicious time of Holika Dahan
The auspicious time of Holika Dahan will be from 11:26 pm to 12:30 pm on 13 March. The total duration of Holika Dahan will be 1 hour and 4 minutes.
Worship method on the day of Holika Dahan
To worship Holika Dahan, first make idols of Holika and Prahlad from cow dung and keep it in a plate.
Fill rolls, flowers, moong, coconut, whole turmeric, batasha, raw cotton, fruit and urn in it.
Then while meditating on Lord Narasimha, offer them roli, sandalwood, five types of grains and flowers.
After this, take a thread of raw yarn and revolve around Holika seven times.
Finally add rose petals and offer water.
Importance of Holika Dahan
The importance of Holika Dahan is beyond mythology. The tradition of burning Holika is a symbol of the purity of the soul and the purity of the mind, which prepares individuals for the celebration of Holi. Apart from this, Holika Dahan is also related to the agricultural cycle. This festival is a symbolic offering to God for a lot of crop and a prayer to receive his blessings for prosperity and abundance in the coming year.
