Holika Dahan 2026 Muhurat
Holika Dahan, the eve of Holi, marks the burning of the demoness Holika and the triumph of devotion (Prahlad) over evil. Communities light a bonfire and offer prayers before the colours of Holi the next day.
Holika Dahan 2026 Shubh Muhurat
Timings shown for New Delhi (IST). Muhurat varies by location — see your city below.
Holika Dahan (bonfire) Muhurat · Pradosh Kaal
18:22 – 20:46
Holika Dahan (bonfire) is performed during Pradosh Kaal — the auspicious period of roughly 2½ hours beginning at sunset.
Inauspicious Periods(New Delhi)
Rahu Kaal
15:28, 16:55
Gulika Kaal
12:33, 14:00
Yamaghanda
09:38, 11:06
Auspicious Period
Abhijit Muhurat
12:10, 12:56
Choghadiya
Day Choghadiya
Night Choghadiya
Tithi
Shukla Purnima
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni
Sunrise
06:44
Sunset
18:22
Why the Holika Dahan muhurat matters
The bonfire is lit during Pradosh Kaal (after sunset) but only after the Bhadra period ends, as Holika Dahan during Bhadra is prohibited. The sunset-based window shown below is the starting reference; confirm the Bhadra end time in your city's panchang.
Do's
- Light the bonfire during the Pradosh window shown below, after Bhadra ends.
- Offer coconut, grains and a parikrama around the fire.
- Confirm the day's Bhadra end time in your city's panchang.
Don'ts
- Never perform Holika Dahan during Bhadra.
- Avoid starting the puja during Rahu Kaal.
Holika Dahan muhurat for your city
Muhurat timings shift with sunrise/sunset. Open the panchang for your city on Tuesday, 3 March 2026:
Holika Dahan Puja Samagri
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Holika Dahan in 2026?▾
Holika Dahan 2026 is on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
What is the Holika Dahan (bonfire) muhurat on Holika Dahan?▾
The Pradosh Kaal window in New Delhi is 18:22–20:46. It is the auspicious period of roughly 2½ hours beginning at sunset. Muhurat varies by city — open your city's panchang for exact timings.
What is the Holika Dahan muhurat?▾
It is the Pradosh (post-sunset) window shown above, provided Bhadra has ended. Check your city's panchang for the exact Bhadra end and pradosh timing.