Holika Dahan 2025 muhurat: Bhadra Kaal on Chhoti Holi 每 Check auspicious timing for performing Holika Dahan

Holika Dahan 2025 Muhurat: The tradition of Holika Dahan is observed every year on the Purnima (full moon) of the Phalguna month. In 2025, the ritual will be observed on Thursday, March 13, 2025. However, this time, the Bhadra period will be there throughout the day, which, according to astrologers, will limit the auspicious time for performing Holika Dahan. Let＊s look at the exact timing and the legend behind this significant ritual.

Date and Auspicious Timing for Holika Dahan

The Phalguna Purnima will begin at 10:35 AM on March 13 and end at 12:24 PM on March 14. Since the Bhadra period will last the entire day, the best time for Holika Dahan is:

Auspicious Timing: 11:26 PM 每 12:30 AM (Late Night of March 13)

Panchang (Hindu Calendar Timings)

• Sunrise: 6:33 AM
• Sunset: 6:28 PM
• Moonrise: 6:45 PM
• Moonset: 6:30 AM (March 14)
• Brahma Muhurat: 4:56 AM 每 5:45 AM
• Abhijit Muhurat: 12:07 PM 每 12:55 PM
• Vijay Muhurat: 2:30 PM 每 3:18 PM
• Godhuli Muhurat: 6:26 PM 每 6:50 PM
• Nishita Muhurat: 12:06 AM 每 12:54 AM

The Legend of Holika Dahan

According to Hindu mythology, there was a powerful demon king named Hiranyakashipu, who, like many other demons, desired immortality. To achieve this, he performed intense penance to please Lord Brahma, who granted him a unique boon. The blessing ensured that:

• He could not be killed by any creature created by Brahma.
• He could not die during the day or night.
• No weapon could kill him.
• He could not be destroyed on earth or in the sky.
• Neither humans, animals, gods, nor demons could harm him.
• He would possess immense power and be the sole ruler of creation.

With this boon, Hiranyakashipu became arrogant and cruel. He punished anyone who refused to worship him. However, his own son, Prahlad, was a devout devotee of Lord Vishnu and refused to acknowledge his father as a god.

Enraged by Prahlad＊s unwavering faith, Hiranyakashipu made several attempts to kill him, but every attempt failed. One of his last efforts involved his sister, Holika.

According to the Vishnu Purana, Holika had received a special fireproof garment as a boon from Lord Brahma, which made her immune to fire. She tricked Prahlad into sitting on a burning pyre with her, intending to burn him alive. However, as Prahlad chanted Lord Vishnu＊s name, the divine cloth flew off Holika and covered Prahlad, protecting him while Holika was consumed by the flames.

This event symbolises the victory of good over evil, which is celebrated with the ritual of Holika Dahan before the grand festival of Holi.

2025 Holika Dahan City-Wise Muhurat

The city-wise Holika Dahan muhurat for major Indian cities is as follows:

Things to remove from the house before Holika Dahan

Often, we reuse old colours stored at home, but according to Vastu, this is considered inauspicious. Moreover, using old colours can have harmful effects on your skin. Therefore, before Holika Dahan, it is best to discard any old colours from your home.

If you have old clothes that are no longer in use, it is advisable to remove them from your house before Holika Dahan. You can donate them to someone in need, which is believed to bring blessings of prosperity and well-being.

As per Vastu, broken or damaged electronic items should not be kept in the house, as they attract negative energy and can disturb the peace and harmony of the household. Hence, before the auspicious occasion of Holika Dahan, make sure to get rid of such items.

You can also offer unwanted wooden objects to the Holika Dahan fire, as this is believed to eliminate financial troubles. Similarly, items that are broken or no longer useful, such as old shoes, torn idols, or damaged household objects, should also be removed from the house, as they contribute to negativity.

By removing these items before Holika Dahan, you can invite positivity and prosperity into your home.

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)

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