Holika Dahan 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Date, Time And All You Need To Know
Holika Dahan 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to this space where we will bring to you all latest updates about Holika Dahan celebrations happening around the country this year.
Thank You for staying with us till the end to witness Holika Dahan celebrations across the country and also to get a glimpse of Holi preparations taking place. We wish all of you a very Happy and colourful Holi 2024
Maharashtra: Visuals from Holika Poojan and celebrations at Varsha Bungalow; Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde present at the celebrations
After the end of Bhadra, the Holika Dahan Muhurat is:
March 24, 2024 - from 11:13 PM to 12:33 AM (midnight)
Total Duration - Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes
The most auspicious time for Holika Dahan begins from midnight 11:13 PM to 12:33 AM on March 24th, immediately after the conclusion of Bhadra. This time frame of 1 hour and 20 minutes is considered the best muhurat for performing Holika Dahan.
PM Modi tweeted, "Many happy Holi wishes to all my family members of the country. May this traditional festival decorated with colours of affection and harmony bring new energy and new enthusiasm into the lives of all of you."
Holi celebrations are in full swing at the residence of UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak. He told ANI, "On this auspicious occasion of Holi, my best wishes to the people of Pradesh. The festival of Holi is celebrated with all joy and happiness...It's a wonderful festival."
Visuals from INA Market
Jaipur, Rajasthan: The sale of water guns with the pictures of PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath is high at Jaipur Holi Market
Nepal: Kathmandu soaks in colours of Holi celebration
On the night of Holika Dahan, facing eastward, sit in a meditative posture and place seven cowries and a small conch shell on a heap of lentils. Then, chant the mantra 'Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha' using a coral rosary for 5 rounds. After completing the mantra chanting, bury all the items in a secluded place. This practice helps alleviate financial constraints.
Performing certain remedies on the day of Holika Dahan can enhance the chances of job promotion. For this, during the time of Holika Dahan, take 8 lemons and pass them over yourself 21 times. Then, immerse these lemons in the burning Holika. After that, circumambulate the Holika eight times. This practice enhances the likelihood of job promotion.
The day of Holika Dahan is highly auspicious for rectifying Vastu doshas (architectural or design flaws). On this day, offer gulal (coloured powder) to your chosen deity. Place the residence of your chosen deity in the northeast corner (Ishaan corner) and perform their worship. By following this remedy, any planetary or architectural flaws are resolved, bringing peace and prosperity to the home.
Before the Holika Dahan ritual, there was a tradition of worshipping Agnidev (the Fire God). Agnidev is considered a prominent element among the five elements (Panchatatva). Agnidev resides in the bodies of living beings in the form of the fire element and protects them throughout their lives.
If you wish for longevity for someone, measure a black thread equal to their height, wrap it around two to three times, and then break it. Now, offer this thread to the fire of Holika Dahan. It is believed that this practice wards off all calamities and bestows the blessing of a long life.
Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva says, "It is a festival of victory of good over evil. Today, the evil is destroyed. With that vision, we have burnt the Holika of corruption. Delhi should be free from corruption. So, we have lit the Holika of corruption."
After celebrating Holi with armed forces at Leh Military Station, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses Army personnel.
He says, "...The land of Ladakh is not common. It is the land of Siachen, Kargil, Bharat Mata... Ladakh represents the national determination. We know that our political capital is Delhi, our economic capital is Mumbai and our technological capital is Bengaluru, similarly, Ladakh is the capital of bravery and prowess...."
The CM also played Dafli while singing Holi songs.
BJP MP from Mathura Hema Malini says, " I am extremely happy that I am attending this event RSS Samarasta Yagya in Mathura...my team is all prepared (for Lok Sabha elections) I will be with them...whole world looks at the Holi in Mathura... it is a festival of love and friendship..."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh applies 'tika' on the foreheads of Armed Forces Personnel at Leh Military Station. He is celebrating Holi with them here.
Ajmer, Rajasthan: Ahead of Holi celebrations in India, foreign tourists from all over the world visit Pushkar to witness the famous 'Pushkar ki Holi'.
Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra shares pictures of the idol of Ramlalla and the devotees at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. This is the first Holi after the Pran Pratishtha ceremony.
'Phoolo ki Holi' organised at Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir ahead of Holi celebrations. Various diplomats from different countries also participated in the celebration.
Aries: Offer jaggery.
Taurus: Offer sugar.
Gemini: Offer camphor.
Cancer: Offer an iron bangle.
Leo: Offer wheat.
Virgo: Offer camphor.
Libra: Offer white sesame seeds.
Scorpio: Offer coconut.
Sagittarius: Offer barley and chickpeas.
Capricorn: Offer black sesame seeds.
Aquarius: Offer black mustard seeds.
Pisces: Offer chickpeas.
Let's know about these rituals.
- If you are troubled by debts, reciting the Narasimha Stotra in the evening of Holika Dahan will be very beneficial for you. In addition, burning coconut in the fire after Holika Dahan helps to overcome obstacles in employment.
- On this day, the evil eye should be removed from the house, shop, and workplace by burning it in Holika. This helps to remove all obstacles in progress.
- If any member of the household is suffering from an old illness, special remedies should be done on the day of Holika Dahan. Spread the remaining ashes of Holika Dahan at the place where the patient sleeps. It is believed that applying this ash to the body helps to get rid of the disease quickly.
- If there are repeated obstacles in your marriage, take a betel leaf and tie a lump of turmeric with betel nut and burn it in Holika.
- In case of ups and downs in married life, spread a white cloth on a platform in the north direction on the night of Holika Dahan. Now, establish a Navgrah Yantra on it with heaps of green gram, chickpeas, rice, wheat, lentils, black gram, and sesame seeds. Then, apply saffron tilak and light a ghee lamp and perform puja.
- Ujjain - 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:33 AM, Mar 25
- Varanasi - 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:04 AM, Mar 25
- New Delhi - 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:27 AM, Mar 25
- Mumbai - 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:44 AM, Mar 25
- Jaipur - 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:33 AM, Mar 25
- Kolkata - 11:13 PM to 11:42 PM (Mar 24)
- Ranchi - 11:13 PM to 11:55 PM (Mar 24)
- Bhopal - 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:26 AM, Mar 25
- Chandigarh - 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:29 AM, Mar 25
- Raipur - 11:43 PM Mar 24 to 12:03 AM, Mar 25
- Bengaluru - 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:25 AM, Mar 25
- Patna - 11:13 PM to 11:55 PM (Mar 24)
- Ahmedabad - 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:46 AM, Mar 25
- Hyderabad- 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:22 AM, Mar 25
- Lucknow- 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:12 AM, Mar 25
- Indore- 11:13 PM Mar 24 to 12:32 AM, Mar 25
On the day of Holika Dahan, sit facing east or north near Holika. Begin by worshiping Lord Ganesha. Perform the puja of Holika with roli, akshat, batashe, raw turmeric, gulal, coconut, etc. Now, wrap raw thread around wooden logs three times. While chanting the mantra 'Asrikpabhayasamtrastai: Krta tvam holi balishai:। Atastvam pujayishyami bhute bhutiprada bhava।।', circumambulate the Holi fire seven times, sprinkling water around Holika during this process.
Things You Need To Have Before Holika Dahan Puja
- A coconut with husk.
- A Kalash full of water (please avoid steel Kalash. Instead, you may use bronze, copper or silver).
- Akshat (unbroken rice mixed with turmeric)
- Deep (oil lamp - sesame/mustard oil, cotton wick, and brass or earthen lamp)
- Agarbatti
- Cotton thread (Kalava)
- Turmeric (Haldi)
- Kumkum (Vermillion)
- Cow dung cakes and idols of Holika and Prahlad made of cow dung
- Logs of wood
- Flowers
- Gulal
- Moong daal
- Batasha or any other sweet
According to Hindu scriptures Holika Dahan, which is also known as Holika Deepak or Chhoti Holi, should be done during Pradosh Kaal (which starts after sunset) while Purnimasi Tithi is prevailing. Bhadra prevails during first half of Purnimasi Tithi and all good work should be avoided when Bhadra prevails.
- Bhadra Punchha - 06:33 PM to 07:53 PM
- Bhadra Mukha - 07:53 PM to 10:06 PM
- Holika Dahan during Pradosh with Bhadra
- Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:54 AM on Mar 24, 2024
- Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:29 PM on Mar 25, 2024
Background
Holika Dahan 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to this space where we will bring to you all latest updates about Holika Dahan celebrations happening around the country this year. According to the Hindu calendar, Holika Dahan is celebrated a day before Holi, which is a full moon day. It is an important ritual in Hindu culture during Holi and is celebrated on the full moon night of Falgun month and is also called Choti Holi. Holika Dahan mainly commemorates the killing of the demoness 'Holika' by Lord Vishnu.
Holika Dahan: Date And Time
According to Drik Panchang, this year, Holika Dahan will be celebrated on March 24, while Holi will be celebrated the very next day, March 25. Here is all you need to know about the timings and shubh muhurat:
According to Hindu scriptures Holika Dahan, which is also known as Holika Deepak or Chhoti Holi, should be done during Pradosh Kaal (which starts after sunset) while Purnimasi Tithi is prevailing. Bhadra prevails during first half of Purnimasi Tithi and all good work should be avoided when Bhadra prevails.
- Bhadra Punchha - 06:33 PM to 07:53 PM
- Bhadra Mukha - 07:53 PM to 10:06 PM
- Holika Dahan during Pradosh with Bhadra
- Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:54 AM on Mar 24, 2024
- Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:29 PM on Mar 25, 2024
Holika Dahan: Legend
According to legend, the demon king Hiranyakashipu received five mystical abilities of protection in return for his penance, which he thought would combine to make him immortal. He compelled his subjects to worship him as a deity since he was adamant about this notion. His son Prahlad, however, refrained from doing so and remained true to his devotion to the real god Vishnu. Thus, Hiranyakashipu often tried to kill his son out of malice, but he was always unsuccessful.
So, one day, he asked his sister Holika to kill Prahlad. Now, Holika was given a boon that she would be unharmed by fire, so, she took Prahlad on her lap and entered the fire so that he would be burnt alive. But, on the contrary, it was Holika who got burnt and died as Prahlad's devotion to Lord Vishnu saved him.
Holika Dahan: Puja Samagri
- A coconut with husk.
- A Kalash full of water (please avoid steel Kalash. Instead, you may use bronze, copper or silver).
- Akshat (unbroken rice mixed with turmeric)
- Deep (oil lamp - sesame/mustard oil, cotton wick, and brass or earthen lamp)
- Agarbatti
- Cotton thread (Kalava)
- Turmeric (Haldi)
- Kumkum (Vermillion)
- Cow dung cakes and idols of Holika and Prahlad made of cow dung
- Logs of wood
- Flowers
- Gulal
- Moong daal
- Batasha or any other sweet
Holika Dahan: Puja Vidhi
On the day of Holika Dahan, sit facing east or north near Holika. Begin by worshiping Lord Ganesha. Perform the puja of Holika with roli, akshat, batashe, raw turmeric, gulal, coconut, etc. Now, wrap raw thread around wooden logs three times. While chanting the mantra 'Asrikpabhayasamtrastai: Krta tvam holi balishai:। Atastvam pujayishyami bhute bhutiprada bhava।।', circumambulate the Holi fire seven times, sprinkling water around Holika during this process.
Holika Dahan: Significance
When you pray for the accomplishment of aspirations while circling around Holika's fire, which is regarded as being exceedingly sacred, all of your wishes are granted. At the Holika fire, one should give up ego and ignorance and follow the Dharma. You should also worship God the same way Prahlad did in addition to this.
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