Date of Holi changed due to eclipse and Bhadra, know now on which day Holika Dahan will take place and when will Holi be played

Holika Dahan 2026: The festival of Holika Dahan, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, is celebrated every year on the full moon date of the month of Phalgun. Holi with colors is played the next day. This time there is a dilemma in the minds of people regarding Holi whether Holi with colors will be played on March 3 or March 4.

In the year 2026, due to the movement of planets and stars, eclipse and Bhadra period, there is doubt regarding Holika Dahan and Holi with colors. In such a situation, let us know when Holika Dahan will be done in the year 2026, when is Holi and whether Holika Dahan will be under the influence of Bhadra or not.

When is Holika Dahan in the year 2026?

According to the Vedic calendar, the full moon date of Phalgun month will start from 05.55 pm on 02 March 2026, which will end at 05.07 pm on 03 March 2026. like this Holika Dahan Will be done on 03 March.

Shadow of Bhadra on Holika Dahan 2026

In Hindu religion, Bhadra is considered during Holika Dahan. This year on Holika Dahan shadow of bhadra Will remain. According to the Panchang, Bhadra Kaal will last from 01:25 am to 04:30 am on March 03.

Holika puja and Holika Dahan are prohibited during Bhadra period. In the scriptures, doing any kind of auspicious work in Bhadra is considered prohibited. Holika Dahan can be done only after the end of Bhadra.

Bhadra Poonch- 03 March from 1.25 am to 02.35 am
Bhadra Mukh – On March 03 from 02.35 am to 04.30 am

What is the importance of Holika Dahan?

According to the legend, Holika, sister of the demon Hiranyakashipu, was blessed with the boon of not burning in fire. She sat in the fire with her own nephew Shri Hari Bhakta Prahlad in her lap, but by the grace of Lord Vishnu Prahlad was saved and Holika was burnt to ashes. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

On this day people worship Holika and offer cow dung cakes, wheat ears and gram in the fire of Holika Dahan. Also, by circling the fire, they pray for the happiness, prosperity of their family and freedom from diseases.

Chant this mantra while worshiping the fire of Holika Dahan.

Mangalam Lord Vishnu, Mangalam Garundhwaj.
Mangalam Pundari Kaksha, Mangalay Tano Hari.
Om Vasudevaya Vighmahe Vaidhyarajaya Dhimahi Tanno Dhanvantari Prachodayat ||
Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Amrita Kalasa Hasthaya Dhimahi Tanno Dhanvantari Prachodayat ||