Holika Dahan 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Date, Time And All You Need To Know
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.
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ABP News BureauLast Updated: 24 Mar 2024 10:33 PM
A Blessed Holika Dahan 2024 And A Very Happy Holi
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
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Maharashtra: Union Minister Piyush Goyal Attends The Holika Dahan Program In Mumbai.
Holika Dahan Shubhu Muhurat
The auspicious timing for Holika Dahan falls between 11:13 PM to 12:33 AM on the night of March 24th, after the conclusion of Bhadra. This period of 1 hour and 20 minutes is considered favorable for performing rituals, prayers, mantras, etc.
About Bhadra: Bhadra is known to be the daughter of the Sun (Surya) and the sister of Shani Dev (Saturn). Bhadra is believed to possess an irritable nature. Therefore, it is advised not to undertake auspicious activities during Bhadra as it is believed to invite misfortune.
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Maharashtra: Visuals From Holika Poojan And Celebrations At Varsha Bungalow
Maharashtra: Visuals from Holika Poojan and celebrations at Varsha Bungalow; Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde present at the celebrations
Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh: ITBP Soldiers Celebrated Holi In Narayanpur, Earlier Today
Amritsar, Punjab: BSF Personnel Performed Holika Dahan At Khasa BSF Headquarters
Delhi: Holika Dahan Was Performed At Hanuman Temple Gole Market
Ayodhya, UP: Holi celebration Inside The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple
Holika Dahan 2024 Muhurat After Bhadra
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
Barwani: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Celebrates Holi With Tribals
Maharashtra | Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Attended 'Holi Milan Samaroh’ In Nagpur.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Attended 'Holika Dahan Samaroh’ In Ahmedabad— Watch
West Bengal: LGBT Community People Celebrate Holi By Singing And Dncing To The Tunes Of Songs In Kolkata.
Devotees celebrate Holi At Iskon Temple In Kolkata, West Bengal
Holika Dahan 2024 Muhurat
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.
Gorakhpur: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Attends An Event Organised On The Occasion Of 'Holika Dahan'
Himachal Pradesh: People In Kullu Celebrating Holi Festival With Enthusiasm
Ernakulam, Kerala: Rajasthan Community Celebrates Holi At Maharaja's Ground
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Extends Holi Greetings To The Nation.
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."
A Glimpse Of Holi Preparations At UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak's Residence
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."
Himachal Pradesh: Locals And Foreign Tourists Celebrate Holi Together In Kullu
Visuals Of Holi Celebration From Kathmandu, Nepal
People Of Kumaon Community Participate In Holi Celebrations In Chandigarh
Holi celebrations Underway At Shri Priyakant Ju Temple In Vrindavan, Mathura
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Participates In Holi Celebration
Visuals Of Holi Celebration From Kathmandu, Nepal— Watch
Chandigarh: People Of Kumaon Community Participate In Holi Celebrations
Uttar Pradesh: Holi Celebrations Underway At Shri Priyakant Ju Temple In Vrindavan, Mathura
Raipur: Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Participates In Holi celebration— Watch
Bihar: Police Conduct Flag March Digha PS Area Ahead Of Holi Festival— Watch
Delhi: People Purchase Water Guns And Colours Ahead Of Holi Festival Tomorrow— Watch
Visuals from INA Market
Holika Dahan Bhadra Time
Bhadra will begin at 9:55 a.m. on March 24th during Holika Dahan, and it will end at 11:13 p.m. midnight.
Avoid Doing These Things On Holika Dahan
It is believed that on the day of Holika Dahan, one should not lend anything to anyone. It is believed that lending on this day may lead to financial troubles in the future.
Jaipur, Rajasthan: Water Guns With The Pictures Of PM Narendra Modi And UP CM Yogi Adityanath Is High At Jaipur Holi 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
Nepal: Kathmandu soaks in colours of Holi celebration
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Takes Part In Holi Milan Samaroh At Jodhpur House In Delhi
Holika Dahan Remedies To Relieve Financial Hardship
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.
Remedies For Job Promotion On Holika Dahan
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.
Holika Dahan Vastu Tips
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.
Holika Dahan: Holika Agni Puja
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.
Remedies For Longevity In Holika Dahan
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.
Tips For Holika Dahan
During the time of Holika Dahan, circumambulate the fire seven times. While meditating on Goddess Lakshmi, offer the betel leaf to Holika. It is believed that doing so eliminates financial troubles and brings prosperity and happiness to life. During Holika Dahan, green sprouts of wheat, barley, and gramme should be offered to the sacred fire. Doing this welcomes wealth into the home.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Dances To A Holi Song With Family Members
On the occasion of Holi, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami dances to a Holi song with his mother Vishna Devi, wife Geeta Dhami and others.
Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva On Holika Dahan: 'We Have Lit The Holika Of Corruption'
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."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Address Army Personnel After Celebrating Holi With Them
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...."
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Attends Holi Celebration Event In Raipur
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Celebrates Holi At His Official Residence In Dehradun
The CM also played Dafli while singing Holi songs.
Hema Malini Talks About Holi In Mathura, Says: 'Whole World Looks At The Holi In Mathura'
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..."
Holi Celebrations At Mahakaleshwar Temple In Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain- Watch
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Applies 'Tika' On The Foreheads Of Armed Forces Personnel At Leh Military Station— Watch
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh applies 'tika' on the foreheads of Armed Forces Personnel at Leh Military Station. He is celebrating Holi with them here.
High Commission Of Singapore In India Tweets Pictures Of Braj Ki Holi celebrations 2024 In Barsana, Uttar Pradesh— Have A Look
High Commission of Singapore in India tweets pictures of Braj Ki Holi celebrations 2024 in Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, clicked by First Secretary Sean Lim and extends greetings on the occasion.
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh: PM Narendra Modi Masks And Water Guns Become The Centre Of Attraction In The Markets— Watch
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh: People throng markets ahead of Holi celebration. PM Narendra Modi masks and water guns become the centre of attraction.
Ajmer, Rajasthan: Ahead Of Holi Celebrations In India, Foreign Tourists Visit Pushkar To Witness The Famous 'Pushkar ki Holi'— Watch
Ajmer, Rajasthan: Ahead of Holi celebrations in India, foreign tourists from all over the world visit Pushkar to witness the famous 'Pushkar ki Holi'.
Chhattisgarh: On The Occasion Of Holi, 'Ganwar Maar' Dance Ritual Was Performed At Phagun Madai In Dantewada— Watch
Chhattisgarh: On the occasion of Holi, 'Ganwar Maar' dance ritual was performed at Phagun Madai in Dantewada.
Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Shares Pictures Of The Idol Of Ramlalla— Have A Look
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.
Ladakh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Arrives In Leh To Celebrate Holi With Armed Forces Personnel Here— Watch
Ladakh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Leh to celebrate Holi with Armed Forces Personnel here. He was earlier scheduled to celebrate with Armed Forces personnel deployed in Siachen but due to the inclement weather conditions there, he will celebrate it in Leh now.
Gurugram, Haryana: 'Phoolo ki Holi' Organised At Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir Ahead Of Holi celebrations —Watch
'Phoolo ki Holi' organised at Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir ahead of Holi celebrations. Various diplomats from different countries also participated in the celebration.
Zodiac Holika Dahan Offerings: What to Offer Based on Your Sign
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.
Tips To Get Rid Of Negative Energies During Holika Dahan
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.
Holika Dahan 2024 Muhurat In Different Cities
Ujjain - 11:13 PM Mar 24to 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 PMto 11:42 PM (Mar 24)
Ranchi - 11:13 PMto 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 PMto 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
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: Puja Samagri
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
Holika Dahan 2024: Date And Time
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 PMto 07:53 PM
Bhadra Mukha - 07:53 PMto 10:06 PM
Holika Dahan during Pradosh with Bhadra
Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:54 AMon Mar 24, 2024
Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:29 PMon 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 PMto 07:53 PM
Bhadra Mukha - 07:53 PMto 10:06 PM
Holika Dahan during Pradosh with Bhadra
Purnima Tithi Begins - 09:54 AMon Mar 24, 2024
Purnima Tithi Ends - 12:29 PMon 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.