Holika Dahan symbolises the victory of righteousness over evil and the destruction of negativity. According to religious beliefs, performing Holika Dahan at a scripturally approved auspicious time is essential to receive positive spiritual energy and divine blessings. This is why the Bhadra Kaal is carefully considered before lighting the sacred bonfire.
As per the Puranas, performing Holika Dahan during Bhadra is believed to invite adverse results. Therefore, devotees are advised to conduct the ritual only after the Bhadra period ends. The muhurat (auspicious timing) for Holika Dahan varies from city to city. Here’s why March 2, 2026, is considered the most suitable date and the city-wise timings for the ritual.
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Why Holika Dahan On March 2 Is Auspicious
Holika Dahan is traditionally performed during Pradosh Kaal (evening twilight period) on the day of Falgun Purnima.
In 2026, Falgun Purnima begins on March 2 at 5:55 PM and ends on March 3 at 5:07 PM.
However, on March 3, a lunar eclipse will continue until 6:20 PM. Since the Purnima Tithi will conclude at 5:07 PM on March 3 — before Pradosh Kaal — performing Holika Dahan that day will not be considered appropriate.
Therefore, March 2, 2026, is regarded as the most auspicious and suitable day for Holika Dahan this year.
Holika Dahan 2026 Muhurat In Your City
- Delhi: 6:20 PM – 8:50 PM
- Bhopal: 6:24 PM – 8:51 PM
- Lucknow: 6:08 PM – 8:36 PM
- Patna: 5:52 PM – 8:20 PM
- Mumbai: 6:44 PM – 9:11 PM
- Chandigarh: 6:23 PM – 8:51 PM
- Shimla: 6:21 PM – 8:50 PM
- Jaipur: 6:29 PM – 8:57 PM
- Varanasi: 6:01 PM – 8:28 PM
- Raipur: 6:08 PM – 8:35 PM
- Bengaluru: 6:29 PM – 8:54 PM
- Chennai: 6:18 PM – 8:43 PM
- Hyderabad: 6:23 PM – 8:49 PM
- Itanagar: 5:17 PM – 7:45 PM
- Kolkata: 5:41 PM – 8:08 PM
- Bhubaneswar: 5:52 PM – 8:19 PM
- Nagpur: 6:19 PM – 8:45 PM
- Ahmedabad: 6:43 PM – 9:11 PM
- Ranchi: 5:53 PM – 8:20 PM
What Happens If Holika Dahan Is Performed During Bhadra?
A verse from scriptures states:
“Bhadrayam dahanam karyam na kadachana buddhiman,
Bhadrakaale kritam karma vipareet phalam labhet.”
It means, a wise person should never perform the ritual burning during Bhadra Kaal. Any ritual conducted during Bhadra may yield unfavorable or opposite results.
For this reason, Holika Dahan is always performed only after the Bhadra period ends, ensuring auspicious outcomes, spiritual upliftment, and protection from negative influences.
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