Holika Dahan 2017 Date and Time - Holi Dahan Muhurat 2017 in India

Holika Dahan is on 23rd March, 2016 Wednesday. The time for the Holika Dahan is very important because according to the timing only the bonfire is done. Holika Dahan is on the full moon day in the month of Phalguna, a day which is called Phalguna Purnima in the Hindu calendar.

Holika dahan Muhurat 2017

Holika dahan will be on 12th March 2017

Holika Dahan Muhurat = 6:23 Pm to 8:23

Duration = 2 Hours

Dhuleti or Rangwali Holi on 13th March, 2017

Holi is celebrates on the death of Holika in order to save Prahlad, and thus Holika dahan or Holika bonfire. Holi festival is celebrated as the victory of Lord Vishnu Bhakt Prahlad over the King Hiranyakashyapu sister Holika which is called Holika Dahan.

Holika Dahan is also known as Kamudu pyre, Jalanewali Holi or Chhoti Holi and it is celebrated by burning Holika, the devil in Hindu religion. Mostly people offer coconut, water, turmeric, to the bonfire and worship for a life. The next day of the Holika dahan is celebrated with color and love and it is known as Holi or Dhuleti all over the world.

Wishing a Happy Holi to you and your family a very bright, colourful and joyful Holi!