Holika Dahan on March 24th, Holi on March 26th

• Holi celebrations to span two days this year, with Holika Dahan on March 24th and Holi on March 26th
• Holika Dahan marks the victory of good over evil and is scheduled for midnight on March 24th nationwide
• Tradition dictates that Holika should be burnt only on the full moon day without Bhadra, which ends after 10:40 pm on March 24th

The vibrant festival of Holi, celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm nationwide, is approaching this year. According to the Kashi Panchang, Holika Dahan, the ceremonial bonfire marking the triumph of good over evil, is scheduled for March 24th, followed by the colorful festivities of Holi on March 26th. Traditionally, Holi is celebrated on the day of Pratipada, not on the full moon day.

Holika Dahan typically occurs on the full moon day of Falgul Shukla Paksha in the Muhurta without Bhadra. This year, due to the occurrence of two full moon days, the calendar suggests that Holi will be observed on two separate dates. Holika Dahan will take place nationwide on the midnight of March 24th, following the conclusion of Bhadra after 10:40 pm, adhering to the tradition of burning the symbolic effigy of Holika only on the full moon day without Bhadra.