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Auspicious Timings For Holika Dahan In Uttar Pradesh

Holika Dahan is celebrated on Phalguna Purnima. It should be performed during the auspicious time. Check the Holika Dahan Muhurat for cities in Uttar Pradesh here.

Holika Dahan Muhurat 2025:  Holika Dahan will be observed on March 13, 2025, during Phalguna Purnima. It is believed that Holika Dahan removes negative energy from the home, so it should be performed with full devotion.  

The day after Holika Dahan, people celebrate the festival of colours while forgetting past grudges and embracing harmony. Check out the auspicious Holika Dahan timings for your city here.

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Holika Dahan Muhurat In Your City

  • Lucknow - 11:26 PM to 12:15 AM
  • Varanasi - 11:26 PM to 12:07 AM
  • Noida - 11:26 PM to 12:29 AM  
  • Kanpur - 11:26 PM to 12:18 AM
  • Prayagraj - 11:26 PM to 12:12 AM  
  • Agra - 11:26 PM to 12:27 AM  
  • Mathura - 11:26 PM to 12:28 AM  

Holika Dahan Puja Vidhi

  • On the day of Holika Dahan, wake up early and take a bath. After taking a vow to observe the fast, prepare for the ritual. Clean the place where Holika Dahan is to be performed.
  • Make idols of Holika and Prahlad and worship Lord Narasimha. Perform Holika Puja during the auspicious muhurat and offer coconut, turmeric, vermillion, rice, and wheat into the sacred fire.
  • After this, circumambulate Holika three times with your family. Then, offer gulal and water into the sacred fire as a mark of devotion.
  • After the Holika fire cools down, apply its ashes as a tilak. You can take some ashes home and wrap them in a red cloth to keep in the safe, as per Vastu beliefs, to attract wealth. Have your meal only after Holika Dahan.

[Disclaimer: The content of this article is based solely on beliefs, and should be taken as general guidance. Individual experiences may vary. ABPLive.com does not assert the accuracy or validity of any claims or information presented. It is strongly recommended to consult a qualified expert before considering or implementing any information or belief discussed herein.]

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