Holi Celebrations: Holika Dahan on March 13, 2025 Holi on March 15

This year 2025, Dates of Holi and Holika Dahan are a bit confusing for a few viewers. Here is the complete information on the dates. Holika Dahan will be performed on March 13, followed by Holi celebrations on March 15. According to the Rishikesh and Mithila Panchang, the Rang Utsav will take place on March 15.

However, as per the Bengali Panchang, Holi will be celebrated on March 14, as the Purnima Tithi will begin on March 13 at 10:25 am and end on March 14 at 11:35 am.

Jagannathpur Temple’s Pandit Kaustubh Mishra explained that before Holika Dahan, a puja is performed with rituals, including applying roli, haldi, and gulal to Holika, followed by offerings of water, roli, kachcha suta, batasha, rice, flowers, and coconut. After these offerings, seven parikramas are performed around Holika.

Pandit Ramdev Pandey shared the mythological story behind Holika Dahan, where Lord Vishnu saved his devotee Prahlad from his aunt Holika’s attempt to burn him alive. This story symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.

The Holika Dahan puja is considered significant in the Sanatana Dharma, as it symbolizes the burning away of all sorrows and misfortunes. Performing this puja is believed to alleviate grahadosh and bring prosperity.