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Holika Dahan & Holi 2025: Date, muhurat timings, and more details

Holi 2025 Date and Time: Holika Dahan will be observed on the evening of Thursday, March 13, 2025, while the colourful celebration will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, according to Drik Panchang.

When is Holi 2025: With Holi fast approaching, here's all you need to know. (Image Credit: AI Generated)

Holika Dahan and Holi 2025: Holi, also known as the “Festival of Colours,” is one of the most vibrant and colourful Hindu festivals and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. In most places, Holi is celebrated for two days.

The first day of Holi is known as Holika Dahan, Jalawali Holi, or Chhoti Holi; on this day, people worship Holika and burn her in fire, while the second day of Holi, known as Rangwali Holi or Dhulandi, is the festival of dry gulaal and watercolours, and is considered the main day of Holi.

The origins of Holi can be traced back to a Hindu mythological story in which Hiranyakashyap attempted to kill his son, Prahlad, and his sister Holika, attempting to burn him alive. However, Prahlad survived the flames, while his sister Holika was burnt, which constituted the spiritual foundation of the festival.

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This is why Holi is celebrated by burning a bonfire known as Holika Dahan a day before, which symbolises the triumph of devotion and righteousness over evil.

As the festival of colours approaches, excitement is building among everyone preparing to celebrate. Consequently, the search terms “Holi 2025” and “Holi kab hai 2025” have experienced a noticeable increase in popularity on Google Search Trends.

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In 2025, Holi festivities will be celebrated for two days. Holika Dahan will be observed on the evening of Thursday, March 13, 2025, while the colourful celebration will take place on Friday, March 14, 2025, according to Drik Panchang.

Key Timings for Holi 2025:

Purnima Tithi Begins: on March 13, 2025, at 10:35 AM.
Purnima Tithi Ends: on March 14, 2025, at 12:23 PM.
Holika Dahan Muhurat: From 11:26 PM on March 13 to 12:19 AM on March 14, lasting approximately 53 minutes.

Important Considerations for Holika Dahan:

It should be performed after sunset during Pradosh when the full moon prevails and should not be conducted during Bhadra, which occurs in the first half of the full moon date.
Bhadra timings are from 06:57 PM to 08:14 PM (Bhadra Punchha) and from 08:14 PM to 10:22 PM (Bhadra Mukha).

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