Puja vidhi
Holika Dahan puja vidhi 2027: samagri, steps and muhurat
The bonfire on Phalguna Purnima evening, the night before Holi.
2027 date and puja muhurat
Monday, 22 March 2027
- Pradosh kaal puja
- 18:33 – 20:57
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
Samagri
- Wood and cow-dung cakes
- raw cotton thread
- water
- roli
- rice
- flowers
- coconut
- new grain (wheat or barley) and sweets
How to do Holika Dahan puja at home
- Gather at the Holika pyre in the evening.
- Wrap raw cotton thread around it three or seven times.
- Offer water, roli, rice, flowers and coconut.
- Light the fire in the muhurta and roast new grain in it.
- Walk around the fire and pray for protection.
Holika Dahan katha
King Hiranyakashipu wanted his son Prahlad to stop praying to Vishnu.
His sister Holika, who could not be burnt, sat in a fire holding Prahlad.
By Vishnu's grace Holika burnt and Prahlad came out unharmed.
A simple home puja. Follow your family tradition and priest where they differ.
Holika Dahan 2027 puja muhurat in major cities
| City | Muhurat |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 18:33 – 20:57 |
| Mumbai | 18:49 – 21:13 |
| Ahmedabad | 18:51 – 21:15 |
| Kolkata | 17:48 – 20:12 |
| Chennai | 18:19 – 20:43 |
| Bengaluru | 18:30 – 20:54 |
| Hyderabad | 18:27 – 20:51 |
| Pune | 18:45 – 21:09 |
| Jaipur | 18:38 – 21:02 |
| Lucknow | 18:18 – 20:42 |
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Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
What is the Holika Dahan puja muhurat in 2027?
Holika Dahan falls on Monday, 22 March 2027. In New Delhi the best puja time is 18:33 – 20:57. Open the puja guide for your own city.
What samagri is needed for Holika Dahan puja?
Wood and cow-dung cakes, raw cotton thread, water, roli, rice, flowers, coconut, new grain (wheat or barley) and sweets.
How to do Holika Dahan puja at home?
Gather at the Holika pyre in the evening. Wrap raw cotton thread around it three or seven times. Offer water, roli, rice, flowers and coconut. Light the fire in the muhurta and roast new grain in it. Walk around the fire and pray for protection.