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News India Live, Digital Desk: The festival of Holi is going to be very special and a little complicated in the year 2026. This time, astronomical events like shadow of Bhadra and lunar eclipse are falling simultaneously, due to which there is confusion regarding the dates. According to the famous almanacs of Kashi, here we are clearing all your confusion.
There is a lot of discussion among astrologers regarding the dates of the festival of colors Holi and Holika Dahan in the year 2026. This time on Phalgun Purnima Bhadra is going to be under the shadow of, the first of the year Lunar Eclipse It will also take the same time. According to Kashi Panchang, know on which day and in which time you should celebrate Holi.
Holika Dahan 2026: When is the right time?
According to the Hindu calendar, Holika Dahan is performed on the night of Phalgun Purnima. Purnima date in the year 2026 March 3 Looks like. However, due to the shadow of Bhadra on this day, special care will have to be taken at the time of burning.
Date of Holika Dahan: 3 March 2026 (Tuesday)
Auspicious time: According to the scholars of Kashi, it would be according to the scriptures to perform the burning only after the end of Bhadra i.e. late at night.
Holi (Dhulendi) playing date: 4th or 5th March?
The biggest question is when will Holi be played with colours. According to the calendar, Holi is played on Pratipada Tithi, the next day of Purnima.
Holi with colors: 4 March 2026 (Wednesday) Will be celebrated across the country.
At some places, according to the value of Udaya Tithi, the festival can be celebrated on 5th March, but mainly 4th March is the main date.
Shadow of lunar eclipse: What will be the impact?
The first lunar eclipse of the year is also taking place around Holi in March 2026. According to astrologers, this eclipse may be visible in some parts of India.
Sutak period: If the eclipse is visible, the Sutak period may affect the worship of Holika Dahan.
Caution: Auspicious activities are prohibited during eclipse, hence this time it will be necessary to follow the rules while worshiping Holika Dahan and playing Holi.
Abode of Bhadra and its importance
It is said in the scriptures ‘Bhadrayan Dwe Na Dutvaye Shravani Falguni Tath’. That means Rakhi and Holika Dahan should not be burnt during Bhadra. This time on March 3, burning in the evening is not auspicious due to Bhadra being there throughout the day. Dahan should always be done only after Bhadra Pucha or Bhadra ends so that happiness and prosperity resides.
