Holika Dahan 2020 or in other word Choti Holi is being celebrated today. As the nation is geared up to celebrate Holi, one of the most anticipated festivals in the country tomorrow.
The festival of Holika Dahan symbolises the victory of good over evil. The burning of the holy pyre is symbolic of burning all the bad things, bad deeds and starting with the good again.
Holika Dahan Muhurat
This year Holika Dahan will be held on Monday night of March 09 because according to the Hindu calendar, the full moon date of Falgun month is being observed on this day. Phalgun Purnima Tithi starts at 03:03 am on Monday, March 09, ending at 11:17 pm the same night.
Holika Dahan’s auspicious time: (Holika Dahan 2020 Shubh Muhurat)
Holika Dahan’s Day: March 9
In the evening – 06:22 pm to 8:49 pm
Bhadra Puncha – 09:50 am to 10:51 am
Bhadra Mukha – 10:51 am to 12:32 pm
According to religious beliefs, if Holika Dahan is not performed in the auspicious time, it increases misfortune and misery. Holika Dahan is always performed with Udaya Vyapini Purnima during Pradosh.
