Holika Dahan 2025: Date, Holika Dahan timing, shubh muhurat, Purnima tithi and all you need to know about the festival

Holika Dahan 2025 Timing: Find out the exact date of the festival of colours, Holika Dahan time, puja schedule, purnima tithi, and more.

Updated on: Mar 13, 2025, 18:26:20 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi

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Holika Dahan 2025 timing: Holi is one of the most celebrated and joyous occasions for Hindus. A day before, Holika Dahan commemorates the victory of good over evil. Find out the exact date, Holika Dahan time, and puja timings.

Holika Dahan 2025 Timing: Celebrate Holika Dahan and Holi, keeping in mind the correct dates and timings. (HT_PRINT)

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Holi 2025: When is Holi and Holika Dahan?

In 2025, some believe Holika Dahan and Holi will be celebrated on the same day, i.e. March 13, while some say Holi is on March 15. But here are the correct dates for both the festivals, per Drik Panchang:

This year, Holi is on March 14 because of Bhadra Kaal on March 13. This means Holika Dahan falls on March 13.

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

Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:23 PM on March 14, 2025

People throw coloured water as they celebrate "Lathmar Holi" inside a temple in the town of Barsana. (Reuters)

Holi 2025: What are the timings for Holika Dahan?

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

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

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

Per the panchang, if Bhadra Kaal is getting over after midnight, then Holika Dahan should be done in Pradosh while Purnima Tithi is prevailing and Bhadra is over. Sometimes, it is also done during Bhadra Punchha. However, one should avoid Bhadra Mukha. This year, Holika Dahan will take place after Bhadra Mukha.

Holi 2025: Is there a specific time to play Rangwali Holi?

While Holika Dahan can be celebrated only at a specific time decided by the priests because of Bhadra Kaal, Rangwali Holi does not have any restrictions. Traditionally, it is played in the morning after breakfast and the celebrations often continue until lunchtime or even stretch into the evening. On this day, children and adults enthusiastically play with colours, water, and flowers. In some parts of the country, people also enjoy playing Lathmar Holi.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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