Holika Dahan 2085: date and puja muhurat
The bonfire on the full-moon evening of Phalguna, the night before Holi.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Holika Dahan 2085
Sunday, 11 March 2085 · Holika Dahan 6:27 PM – 8:52 PM
Phalguna Shukla Purnima: 4:11 PM, 10 Mar – 5:56 PM, 11 Mar
Holika Dahan 2086
Thursday, 28 February 2086 · Holika Dahan 6:20 PM – 8:49 PM
Phalguna Shukla Purnima: 3:28 PM, 27 Feb – 5:52 PM, 28 Feb
Holika Dahan dates 2085–2089
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2085 | Sunday, 11 March 2085 · Holika Dahan 6:27 PM – 8:52 PM |
| 2086 | Thursday, 28 February 2086 · Holika Dahan 6:20 PM – 8:49 PM |
| 2087 | Tuesday, 18 March 2087 · Holika Dahan 6:31 PM – 8:54 PM |
| 2088 | Saturday, 6 March 2088 · Holika Dahan 6:24 PM – 8:51 PM |
| 2089 | Friday, 25 March 2089 · Holika Dahan 6:35 PM – 8:56 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Holika Dahan 2085 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sunday, 11 March 2085 · Holika Dahan 6:27 PM – 8:52 PM |
| Mumbai | Sunday, 11 March 2085 · Holika Dahan 6:47 PM – 9:11 PM |
| Kolkata | Sunday, 11 March 2085 · Holika Dahan 5:44 PM – 8:09 PM |
| Chennai | Sunday, 11 March 2085 · Holika Dahan 6:19 PM – 8:42 PM |
| Bengaluru | Sunday, 11 March 2085 · Holika Dahan 6:29 PM – 8:53 PM |
| Hyderabad | Sunday, 11 March 2085 · Holika Dahan 6:25 PM – 8:49 PM |
| Pune | Sunday, 11 March 2085 · Holika Dahan 6:43 PM – 9:07 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Sunday, 11 March 2085 · Holika Dahan 6:47 PM – 9:12 PM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The bonfire on the full-moon evening of Phalguna, the night before Holi. It recalls Prahlad, whose faith kept him safe in the fire that consumed Holika.
Why it matters
The triumph of faith over arrogance, remembered by burning Holika's pyre on the eve of Holi.
How it is traditionally kept
A bonfire lit at the evening muhurat (outside Bhadra, as tradition asks), circled with offerings of grain, coconut and cow-dung cakes.
- Gather wood and cow-dung cakes for the pyre
- Worship the pyre with roli, rice, flowers and a thread tied around it
- Light it at the evening muhurat, avoiding Bhadra
- Walk around the fire and offer new grain
- Take the ash home as a blessing
Across India
Known as Chhoti Holi in the north and Kamadahana in parts of the south.
Questions
When is Holika Dahan in 2085?
Holika Dahan is on Sunday, 11 March 2085, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Holika Dahan in 2086?
Holika Dahan is on Thursday, 28 February 2086, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Holika Dahan time for Holika Dahan?
For New Delhi: 6:27 PM – 8:52 PM on Sunday, 11 March. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Holika Dahan?
The bonfire on the full-moon evening of Phalguna, the night before Holi. It recalls Prahlad, whose faith kept him safe in the fire that consumed Holika.
When is Holika Dahan in 2087?
Tuesday, 18 March 2087 · Holika Dahan 6:31 PM – 8:54 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Holika Dahan in 2088?
Saturday, 6 March 2088 · Holika Dahan 6:24 PM – 8:51 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Holika Dahan in 2089?
Friday, 25 March 2089 · Holika Dahan 6:35 PM – 8:56 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Holika Dahan celebrated across India?
Known as Chhoti Holi in the north and Kamadahana in parts of the south.
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