Holi 2026: : Holi The festival is considered to be one of the big festivals, which is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month according to the Hindu calendar. On the festival of Holi, one day first Holika Dahan will be done and then colors will be played. Holika Dahan is the festival of victory of good over evil. But this year there is a lot of confusion regarding the date of Holi. Actually, this year Holi will be under the shadow of Bhadra and lunar eclipse. In such a situation, let us know the auspicious time and worship method of Holika Dahan.

Phalgun month full moon date 2026

According to the Hindu calendar, Purnima Tithi will start on March 2 at 5:56 pm, which will end on March 3 at 5:08 pm.

Auspicious time on Holika Dahan

In the scriptures, it is considered auspicious to perform Holika Dahan on Purnima Tithi, Pradosh Kaal, Vyapini and Bhadra free times. The full moon day of Phalgun month will fall on March 02 and along with it, Bhadra will also be there throughout the day. Holika Dahan is prohibited in Bhadra but Holika Dahan can be done in Bhadra Pooch. According to the Panchang, on Monday, March 2, the Bhadra tail will last from 11:54 pm to 01:27 pm. In such a situation, Holik Dahan can be done during this time period on 2nd March.

Holi with colors on 3rd March

According to the Hindu calendar, Holika Dahan takes place a day before Holi but this time the first lunar eclipse of the year also occurs on Phalgun Purnima Tithi. There is a lunar eclipse on March 3 and Sutak begins about 9 hours before the eclipse. No auspicious, auspicious or festival is celebrated during Sutak. Due to which Rangotsav will be played on March 4 instead of March 3. According to Indian time, the eclipse will start at around 3:20 pm and will end at 6:47 pm on March 3.

Holika Dahan puja method

– Take a pledge to worship Holika Dahan at night.

– Then after this, worship Holika as per the rituals.

– Offer Roli, Akshat, flowers, coconut in the puja.

– Circumambulate Holika Agri.

– Offer cow dung cakes, wheat ears, batasha and coconut in the fire.