When is Chhoti Holi? Know the exact date of Holika Dahan, auspicious time and complete method of worship:

News India Live, Digital Desk: ‘Holika Dahan’, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, is celebrated across the country. Choti Holi Also known as, the year 2026 is going to be very special. According to the calendar, this festival is celebrated on the full moon date of Phalgun month. This time it is being advised to take special care regarding the date of Holika Dahan and the time of Bhadra period.

Holika Dahan 2026: Date and auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat)

According to Hindu calendar, Holika Dahan will happen in the year 2026. March 2 Will be done on.

Purnima date start: 2 March 2026, from morning.

Timing of Holika Dahan: Between 08:30 pm to 10:45 pm (slight variation possible as per local time).

Holi with colors: the next day i.e. 3 March 2026 Main Holi (Dhulendi) will be played.

Pay special attention to Bhadra period

According to the scriptures, burning Holika during Bhadra period is considered inauspicious.

Caution: If the shadow of Bhadra prevails during the Purnima Tithi, then the burning should be done only at the time of ‘Bhadra Puchch’ or after Bhadra ends.

Recognition: Burning done during Bhadra period can be troublesome for the area and residents, hence scholars always recommend performing puja during auspicious time only.

Puja method of Holika Dahan

Performing puja as per the rituals in the evening on the day of Chhoti Holi brings happiness and peace in the house:

Preparation: Collect cow dung cakes, wood and grass at the burning site.

Worship material: Take intact, scent, flowers, garland, raw cotton, whole turmeric, green gram, batasha and a pot of water.

Method: Wrap raw cotton around Holika three or seven times and offer water. While meditating Lord Narasimha, offer Roli and Akshat.

Parikrama: After lighting the fire, circling it is considered very auspicious.

Sacrifice of these things is necessary

It is believed that by offering new crops (like ears of wheat or gram) in the fire of Holika, there is never any shortage of food and money in the house. Apart from this, offering garlands (badkule) of cow dung cakes is also a part of the tradition.