Holika Dahan 2024 Date — Monday, March 25, 2024
When is Holika Dahan in 2024? Holika Dahan 2024 falls on Monday, March 25, 2024.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Holika Dahan 2025 date
Holika Dahan 2024 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:19 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:35 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:44 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:45 am – 05:32 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:51 am – 09:23 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Mon, 25 March 2024 or ask your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2024 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Mon, 25 March 2024 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Tue, 26 March 2024 |
Why we celebrate
Burning of Holika who tried to kill Prahlada — triumph of bhakti over arrogance.
How it is celebrated
Community bonfire, parikrama, and prayers.
Puja timing
Evening of Phalguna Purnima during auspicious muhurta after sunset.
Foods & offerings
Simple prasad — roasted grains, coconut. Main feast on Rangwali Holi next day.
Rituals
- Prepare Holika pyre near temple or crossroads.
- Puja with roli, rice, flower; circumambulate fire.
- Burn effigy/symbol of Holika; bring embers home for auspiciousness.
Holika Dahan dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Mon, 25 March 2024 |
| 2025 | Holika Dahan 2025 date |
| 2026 | Holika Dahan 2026 date |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2024
- Holi 2024 date — Tue, 26 March 2024
- Ugadi 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Gudi Padwa 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Chaitra Navratri 2024 date — Tue, 9 April 2024
- Vishu 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Baisakhi 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Tamil Puthandu 2024 date — Sat, 13 April 2024
- Ram Navami 2024 date — Wed, 17 April 2024
- Hanuman Jayanti 2024 date — Tue, 23 April 2024
- Thaipusam 2024 date — Sat, 24 February 2024
- Vasant Panchami 2024 date — Wed, 14 February 2024
- Akshaya Tritiya 2024 date — Fri, 10 May 2024
Holika Dahan 2024 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm | 07:51 am – 09:23 am | 06:19 am | 06:35 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:20 pm – 01:08 pm | 08:09 am – 09:41 am | 06:38 am | 06:50 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:01 pm – 12:49 pm | 07:51 am – 09:22 am | 06:20 am | 06:30 pm |
| Chennai | 11:50 am – 12:39 pm | 07:40 am – 09:12 am | 06:09 am | 06:20 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:57 am – 12:46 pm | 07:47 am – 09:19 am | 06:16 am | 06:28 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:18 am – 12:07 pm | 07:07 am – 08:39 am | 05:35 am | 05:49 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 25 March 2024.
Holika Dahan 2024 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Holika Dahan 2024 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 25 March 2024 is 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
