Holika Dahan 2022: Date, Tithi, Muhurat, Importance

Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated on the last full moon day or Purnima of the month of Falgun in Hindu calendar.

In most regions, Holi is celebrated for two days. The first day is known as Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan, when Holi bonfire is done. The second day is known as Rangwali Holi, when people play with colours.

Holi also marks the conclusion of winter season.

Holika Dahan 2022 Date: March 17, Thursday.

Purnima Tithi Begins – 01:29 PM on Mar 17, 2022

Purnima Tithi Ends – 12:47 PM on Mar 18, 2022.

Holika Dahan Muhurat: March 17, 06:32 PM – March 17, 08:57 PM.

Bhadra Mukha Time: March 17, 10:14 PM – March 18, 12:10 AM.

Bhadra Punchha Time: March 17, 09:04 PM – March 17, 10:14 PM.

Significance: According to Hindu mythology, demon king Hiranyakashipu and his sister Holika had the blessing of being immortal. His son Prahlada was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashipu tried to kill his son several times but failed.

Eventually, he asked Holika to enter a blazing fire with Prahlad on her lap. Prahlada was saved by Lord Vishnu while Holika turned into ashes.

The tradition of burning Holika or the ‘Holika dahan’ comes mainly from this legend.

Hence, Holi is a celebration of victory of good over evil.

Holi also commemorates the love between Lord Krishna and Radha.