Holika Dahan 2025 muhurat: Date, auspicious timings, history, significance, puja vidhi, samagri and all about Choti Holi

Updated on: Mar 13, 2025, 18:08:04 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Holika Dahan 2025: On March 13, 2025, Hindus celebrate Holika Dahan, marking the victory of good over evil. (ANI)

Holika Dahan 2025: Choti Holi, also called Holika Dahan, symbolises the triumph of good over evil. From auspicious timings to rituals, find all details here.

Holika Dahan 2025: On the night before Rangwali Holi, Hindus celebrate Choti Holi or Holika Dahan, representing the victory of good over evil. The evening is marked by the lighting of the Holika bonfire, bringing together families, friends, and communities in joyous festivities. This sacred ritual symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, virtue over vice, and joy over sorrow. From its date to its historical importance, here’s everything you need to know about this auspicious occasion. (Also read: Braj Holi 2025 full calendar: Lathmar to Phoolwali Holi, know all about 40-day Rangotsav festival in Mathura, Vrindavan )

When is Holika Dahan 2025?

Holi is celebrated in the Hindu month of Phalgun, which typically falls in February or March in the Gregorian calendar. In 2025, Holika Dahan (Choti Holi) will be observed on the evening of March 13, followed by Rangwali Holi on Friday, March 14.

What are Holika Dahan 2025 timings?

According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings to observe the festival are as follows:

Holika Dahan Muhurta - 11:26 PM, March 13 to 12:30 AM, March 14

Duration - 01 Hour 04 Minutes

Bhadra Punchha - 6:57 PM to 8:14 PM

Bhadra Mukha - 8:14 PM to 10:22 PM

Holika Dahan during Pradosh with Bhadra

Purnima Tithi Begins - 10:35 AM on Mar 13, 2025

Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:23 AM on Mar 14, 2025

What are Holika Dahan 2025 puja vidhi and samagri?

Holika Dahan celebrations begin at night with a sacred bonfire, symbolising the victory of good over evil. Hindus gather with family, friends, and community members to perform Holika Puja, burning effigies of Holika while chanting prayers. Before lighting the fire, devotees worship the wood pile by wrapping it with white thread three or seven times and offering holy water, kumkum, and flowers. Roasting green cereals in the fire is also a significant tradition.

Holika Dahan or choti Holi, a ritual associated with the festival of colours, Holi, is marked across the country on the eve of Holi. (ANI)

To perform the ritual, a list of puja samagri is required, including Gangajal (holy water), a cow dung garland, akshat (unbroken rice), flowers, roli, moli (sacred thread), jaggery, turmeric, moong dal, batashe (sugar discs), gulal (coloured powder), coconut, and wheat baaliyan (ears of wheat). These offerings are made to seek divine blessings for prosperity, happiness, and protection from negative energies.

What is Holika Dahan 2025 history and significance?

According to legend, the demon king Hiranyakashipu, blessed with a powerful boon, forced his subjects to worship him. His son, Prahlad, remained devoted to Lord Vishnu, angering his father. To kill him, Hiranyakashipu enlisted his sister Holika, who had a fire-resistant shawl. As she sat on a pyre with Prahlad, a divine wind transferred the shawl to him, and Holika perished in the flames. This marks the victory of good over evil. On Holika Dahan, Hindus burn effigies of Holika, symbolising this triumph, seeking prosperity, and letting go of fears for a fresh start.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crick-it, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Quizzes, Polls & much more. Explore now!.

Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News, Merry Christmas 2025 on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.