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3 March
Tuesday, 2026 · Phalguna Purnima (pradosh)
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Holika Dahan 2026 · होलिका दहन
Holika Dahan 2026 is on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 (Phalguna Purnima (pradosh)). Holika Dahan, on the eve of Holi, lights the bonfire that recalls the burning of the demoness Holika and the deliverance of the devotee Prahlada — the victory of devotion over ego and evil..
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Significance
Holika Dahan, on the eve of Holi, lights the bonfire that recalls the burning of the demoness Holika and the deliverance of the devotee Prahlada — the victory of devotion over ego and evil.
How Holika Dahan is observed · कैसे मनाएँ
The community bonfire at pradosh, circumambulation, and offering of new grain.
Holika Dahan 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 |
| Tithi (lunar) | Phalguna Purnima (pradosh) |
| Type | Major festival |
| Countdown | This year (past) |
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Holika Dahan 2026 — common questions
When is Holika Dahan in 2026?
Holika Dahan 2026 falls on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, on Phalguna Purnima (pradosh).
What is the significance of Holika Dahan?
Holika Dahan, on the eve of Holi, lights the bonfire that recalls the burning of the demoness Holika and the deliverance of the devotee Prahlada — the victory of devotion over ego and evil.
How is Holika Dahan observed?
The community bonfire at pradosh, circumambulation, and offering of new grain. Regional customs vary; dates here follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang.
Which tithi is Holika Dahan on?
Holika Dahan is observed on Phalguna Purnima (pradosh). Because Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.