According to the Panchang, Holika Dahan is performed on the full moon of Phalgun month and the colors of colors are played the next day. Holika is lit on the day of Holika Dahan. It is believed that evil is also destroyed by Holika’s fire. According to mythology, Holika was the sister of Hiranyakashyapa, who made Prahlada, son of Hiranyakashyap, sitting in a pile of burning wood. Holika had the boon that fire could not burn her, but Lord Vishnu had the grace of innocent Prahlada. Hiranyakashyap wanted to kill Prahlad but by the grace of Lord Vishnu, Prahlad survived and Holika was burnt to ashes. In such a situation, a pile of wood is burnt on Holika Dahan every year and it is seen as a victory of good over evil. Know here at what time Holika Dahan will be done this year because Bhadra will be shared throughout the day on the day of Holika Dahan.
Mantra of Holika Dahan
Ahakuta Bhayatrastai: Krita Tvam Holi Balisai :,,
Atswan Pujayishyami Bhuti-Bhuti Pradayinim.
Vanditasi Surendreen Brahmana Shankaren Ch.
Mother Goddess Devi! Bhuti Bhutiprada Bhava.
The auspicious time of Holika Dahan | Holika Dahan Shubh Muhurta
Holika Dahan is usually performed in Pradosh Kaal, but if the shadow of Bhadra, the time of Holika Dahan changes. According to belief, Bhadra is not considered auspicious. The day Bhadra is ascendant, no auspicious work is done on that day or during that period. Especially during the Bhadra period, worship is avoided. In such a situation, Holika Dahan will not be done late in the night due to the shadow of Bhadra on Holika Dahan.
Today, on March 13, Thursday night from 10:35 pm to 11:29 pm, Bhadra is going to be the shadow of Bhadra. In such a situation, Holika Dahan can be done after 11:30 pm. The auspicious time of Holika Dahan will start from 11:30 am and Holika Dahan can be done by 12:15 pm. In such a situation, Holika Dahan can be done for about 45 minutes.
How to do Holika Dahan
A pile of wood is prepared for Holika Dahan. Coconut, maize, raw, gulal, tubers, flowers, wheat earrings and Batashe are added to this pile. Holika is tied to Roli and revolves around it. This is followed by Holika Dahan. Betel nut, coconut and betel leaves are added to Holika’s fire. The burning Holika is ordered and wishing for happiness and peace in the family.
Holi with colors the next day of Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan is also called Chhoti Holi. The next day Holi of colors is played. On this day, the festival is celebrated by playing Holi with friends and family. Various types of dishes are made at home. It is said that strangers also become friends on this day. In such a situation, the festival is celebrated by playing Holi from morning to evening.
