Holika Dahan 2024: date and Holika Dahan muhurat
Holika Dahan is on Sunday, 24 March, 2024. In Kolkata, the evening Pradosh kaal window is 5:49 pm to 8:10 pm. Purnima runs from 9:56 am, 24 Mar to 12:30 pm, 25 Mar.
Holika Dahan 2024 muhurat by city
Purnima runs from 9:56 am, 24 Mar to 12:30 pm, 25 Mar (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Puja window | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 24 Mar | 6:27 pm to 8:49 pm | 6:27 pm |
| Delhi | 24 Mar | 6:34 pm to 8:55 pm | 6:34 pm |
| Mumbai | 24 Mar | 6:50 pm to 9:12 pm | 6:50 pm |
| Chennai | 24 Mar | 6:20 pm to 8:41 pm | 6:20 pm |
| Bengaluru | 24 Mar | 6:30 pm to 8:52 pm | 6:30 pm |
| Kolkata | 24 Mar | 5:49 pm to 8:10 pm | 5:49 pm |
| Vijayawada | 24 Mar | 6:19 pm to 8:40 pm | 6:19 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 24 Mar | 6:08 pm to 8:30 pm | 6:08 pm |
| Pune | 24 Mar | 6:46 pm to 9:08 pm | 6:46 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 24 Mar | 6:52 pm to 9:13 pm | 6:52 pm |
| Jaipur | 24 Mar | 6:40 pm to 9:01 pm | 6:40 pm |
| Lucknow | 24 Mar | 6:19 pm to 8:40 pm | 6:19 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times agree with the major panchangams to within about a minute; for a vrata or homam, confirm the family custom with your purohit.
Holika Dahan 2024 Choghadiya in Kolkata
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Holika Dahan from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:36 am to 7:08 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 7:08 am to 8:39 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:39 am to 10:11 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:11 am to 11:42 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:42 am to 1:14 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:14 pm to 2:46 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:46 pm to 4:17 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:17 pm to 5:49 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 5:49 pm to 7:17 pm (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 7:17 pm to 8:45 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:45 pm to 10:14 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 10:14 pm to 11:42 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 11:42 pm to 1:10 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 1:10 am to 2:39 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 2:39 am to 4:07 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:07 am to 5:35 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
What to do
- Light the Holika bonfire at the local muhurat
- Walk around the fire and offer grains
- Play Holi colours the next morning
About Holika Dahan
Holika Dahan is the bonfire on Phalguna Purnima that recalls Prahlada's protection by Lord Vishnu and the burning of Holika. In the Telugu states it is also called Kamuni Punnami. Holi, the festival of colours, is played the next morning.
How the timing is decided
The bonfire is lit after sunset in Pradosh kaal while Purnima prevails, avoiding Bhadra. When Bhadra covers the evening, panchangams give a specific muhurat, so confirm the exact time locally.
Also on Sunday, 24 March in Kolkata
- Rahu Kaal4:17 pm to 5:49 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:36 am and 5:49 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 5:08 pm, moonset 5:04 am
- Tithi at sunriseShukla Chaturdashi
- NakshatraPurva Phalguni
Questions people ask
When is Holika Dahan in 2024?
Holika Dahan is on Sunday, 24 March, 2024.
What is the Holika Dahan 2024 holika dahan muhurat in Kolkata?
In Kolkata, the evening Pradosh kaal window is 5:49 pm to 8:10 pm. Purnima runs from 9:56 am, 24 Mar to 12:30 pm, 25 Mar.
Why is Holika Dahan celebrated?
Holika Dahan is the bonfire on Phalguna Purnima that recalls Prahlada's protection by Lord Vishnu and the burning of Holika. In the Telugu states it is also called Kamuni Punnami.