When is Holika Dahan? Know the exact date of Chhoti Holi, time of Bhadra and most auspicious time of puja:

News India Live, Digital Desk: in the year 2026 Holika Dahanalso known as Chhoti Holi, will be celebrated on the full moon date of Phalgun month. According to the scriptures, it is always auspicious to perform Holika Dahan during the Bhadra free period. This year, due to the coincidence of Purnima Tithi and Bhadra, devotees are going to get a limited but extremely auspicious time for Dahan.

Holika Dahan 2026: Date and auspicious time

According to the Hindu calendar and astrological calculations, the important dates of this year are as follows:

Date of Holika Dahan: 3 March 2026 (Tuesday)

Holi with colors (Dhulendi): 4 March 2026 (Wednesday)

Purnima date start: From morning 3 March 2026

Purnima date ends: By the morning of March 4, 2026

Auspicious time for burning: evening of 3 march 06:22 PM to 08:51 PM till.

Shadow of Bhadra: What is caution?

According to religious beliefs, burning Holika during Bhadra period is considered inauspicious.

Bhadra period: There is a possibility of Bhadra remaining till noon on March 3, hence evening time has been chosen as the best time for burning.

Why is auspicious time important? Dahan done during the auspicious time brings happiness and prosperity and removes negative energy from the family.

Simple worship method of Holika Dahan

Before Holika Dahan, worship must be done in the auspicious time in the evening:

Material: Roli, Akshat, flowers, raw cotton, whole turmeric, moong, batashe and gulal.

Method: Wrap (circulate) the raw yarn around Holika three or seven times. After this sprinkle Ganga water and offer fruits and sweets. At last, offer Arghya to the fire and pray for happiness and peace.