Holika Dahan 2025 Date — Friday, March 14, 2025
When is Holika Dahan in 2025? Holika Dahan 2025 falls on Friday, March 14, 2025.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Holika Dahan 2024 date · Holika Dahan 2026 date
Holika Dahan 2025 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:32 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:29 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:38 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:55 am – 05:43 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:06 pm – 12:54 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| 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 Fri, 14 March 2025 or ask your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2025 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 14 March 2025 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 15 March 2025 |
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 | Holika Dahan 2024 date |
| 2025 | Fri, 14 March 2025 |
| 2026 | Holika Dahan 2026 date |
| 2027 | Holika Dahan 2027 date |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2025
- Holi 2025 date — Sat, 15 March 2025
- Maha Shivaratri 2025 date — Wed, 26 February 2025
- Ugadi 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Gudi Padwa 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Chaitra Navratri 2025 date — Sun, 30 March 2025
- Ram Navami 2025 date — Sun, 6 April 2025
- Hanuman Jayanti 2025 date — Sat, 12 April 2025
- Thaipusam 2025 date — Wed, 12 February 2025
- Vishu 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Baisakhi 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Tamil Puthandu 2025 date — Mon, 14 April 2025
- Vasant Panchami 2025 date — Sun, 2 February 2025
Holika Dahan 2025 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:06 pm – 12:54 pm | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | 06:32 am | 06:29 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:23 pm – 01:11 pm | 11:17 am – 12:47 pm | 06:47 am | 06:47 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:04 pm – 12:52 pm | 10:58 am – 12:28 pm | 06:27 am | 06:29 pm |
| Chennai | 11:54 am – 12:42 pm | 10:47 am – 12:18 pm | 06:17 am | 06:19 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:01 pm – 12:49 pm | 10:55 am – 12:25 pm | 06:24 am | 06:25 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:21 am – 12:09 pm | 10:15 am – 11:45 am | 05:46 am | 05:45 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Fri, 14 March 2025.
Holika Dahan 2025 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Holika Dahan 2025 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Fri, 14 March 2025 is 12:06 pm – 12:54 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
