Phalguna (Purnima)Lord Vishnu (Narasimha) & Radha Krishna
Holi (Festival of Colors)
Holi celebrates the triumph of Bhakta Prahlada's devotion over evil demoness Holika, marking the joyous arrival of spring with vibrant colors.
Verified Timings
Puja Muhurat for Holi (Festival of Colors) (2026)
Date (2026)2026-03-03
Puja Time WindowHolika Dahan: 06:24 PM to 08:52 PM (March 3)
Pradosh Kaal06:24 PM to 07:50 PM
Auspicious LagnaSimha Lagna
Upcoming Dates Calendar (2025 - 2027)
| Year | Observed Date | Day & Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025-03-14 | Phalguna (Purnima) |
| 2026 (Current) | 2026-03-03 | Phalguna (Purnima) |
| 2027 | 2027-03-22 | Phalguna (Purnima) |
Significance & History
The eve of Holi is marked by Holika Dahan (sacred bonfire) burning all negative tendencies, followed the next day by Dhulandi (Rangwali Holi) where gulal and natural colors are shared in joyful community brotherhood.
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
- Holika Dahan should strictly be performed after Bhadra ends and during Pradosh Kaal.
- Install cow dung cakes (Badkulla) and wood at the sacred bonfire site.
- Offer water, Akshat, Haldi, Kumkum, and raw cotton yarn (Kachha soot) wound 3, 5, or 7 times.
- Offer freshly harvested wheat and gram ears to the sacred flame as gratitude to Agni Deva.
- Perform Parikrama of Holika and apply the cooling sacred ash (Bhasma) on the forehead.
Essential Puja Samagri List
✓Cow dung cakes (Gulari/Badkulla)
✓Unspun cotton thread (Kachha soot)
✓Roli, Chandan, Akshat, Haldi
✓Flowers and jaggery
✓Fresh ears of wheat and gram
✓Gulal and natural herbal Abir
Sacred Mantras for Chanting
Narasimha Maha Mantra
उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम्। नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहम्॥
Ugram Veeram Maha-Vishnum Jvalantam Sarvato-Mukham। Nrisimham Bheeshanam Bhadram Mrityu-Mrityum Namamyaham॥
Meaning: I bow to the ferocious and heroic Lord Narasimha, the flaming omnipresent Mahavishnu, who vanquishes all fear and is the death of death itself.
❓ Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is Holika Dahan avoided during Bhadra?
Vedic astrology prohibits Holika Dahan during Bhadra Mukha as it is believed to bring adversity to the region. It must always be done after Bhadra passes.