होलिका दहन 2027: तिथि, पूजा विधि और महत्व

Holika, sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu, sat in a fire with Prahlad, but by Lord Vishnu's grace Prahlad survived and Holika was burnt. Bonfires are lit on Phalguna Purnima to burn away negativity.

Date: In 2027, Holika Dahan falls on Sunday, 21 March 2027. Exact muhurat times depend on your city.

1. Collect wood and cow-dung cakes for the Holika pyre
2. Worship with roli, rice, flowers, raw cotton thread and coconut
3. Tie raw thread around the pyre while doing parikrama
4. Light the fire in the auspicious muhurat and roast new grains