Holika Dahan होलिका दहन
Bonfire night preceding Holi. Timed to avoid Bhadra (Vishti Karana).
Next dateSunday, 21 March 2027In 139 days
- Deity
- Vishnu / Prahlad
- Mantra
- ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Why it matters
The ritual burning of Holika symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
How it is observed
Lighting bonfires, circumambulating the fire, offering grains and coconuts to the fire, applying ash as tilak
Holika Dahan — Dates
- Tuesday, 3 March 20262026
- Sunday, 21 March 20272027
- Friday, 10 March 20282028
- Wednesday, 28 February 20292029
- Tuesday, 19 March 20302030
Dates are for India (IST). Tithi timings shift by location; the Tattva app works them out for your city.
Get a reminder before it comes
Tattva reminds you the day before, shows the day’s panchang and has the puja and mantra ready.
Greeting cards in Hindi and English are on your home screen a week before.
