Holika Dahan 2027 — Sunday 21 March
హోలికా దహన్ 2027
Phalguna Shudda Purnima — Purnima Tithi 21 Mar 18:21 → 22 Mar 16:13 IST · Chhoti Holi / Kama Dahanam / Holika Deepak · Holika Dahan Muhurat 18:37 – 20:56 IST on 21 Mar (Hyderabad) — after Pradosh, before midnight, avoiding Bhadra Kaal. Bhadra Punchha (tail): 19:14 – 20:21 (secondary window if Muhurat overlap).
Holika Dahan 2027 (also called Chhoti Holi / Kama Dahanam / Holika Deepak) falls on Sunday, 21 March 2027. The eve of Holi — bonfire ritual burning Holika (Hiranyakashipu's demoness sister) who tried to burn devotee Prahlada in her lap using her fire-immunity boon. Prahlada survived by chanting Vishnu's name; Holika burned instead. Symbolizes triumph of devotion and Bhagavat-bhakti over evil. Rangwali Holi (color-play) follows the next day (Monday 22 March 2027). Primary observance: Holika effigy erection (twigs + coconut + cow dung cakes + old wooden items) at community square, evening pradakshina 7 times around Holika, ceremonial lighting at Pradosh Muhurat, chanting of "Rakshoghna Mantra", offering of coconut + grains + turmeric into fire, Prahlada Katha narration. Recommended muhurat: Holika Dahan Muhurat 18:37 – 20:56 IST on 21 Mar (Hyderabad) — after Pradosh, before midnight, avoiding Bhadra Kaal. Bhadra Punchha (tail): 19:14 – 20:21 (secondary window if Muhurat overlap)..
Holika Dahan 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Sunday, 21 March 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Phalguna Shudda Purnima — Purnima Tithi 21 Mar 18:21 → 22 Mar 16:13 IST |
| Primary Muhurat | Holika Dahan Muhurat 18:37 – 20:56 IST on 21 Mar (Hyderabad) — after Pradosh, before midnight, avoiding Bhadra Kaal. Bhadra Punchha (tail): 19:14 – 20:21 (secondary window if Muhurat overlap). |
| Alternative Names | Chhoti Holi / Kama Dahanam / Holika Deepak |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Holika Dahan 2027
The eve of Holi — bonfire ritual burning Holika (Hiranyakashipu's demoness sister) who tried to burn devotee Prahlada in her lap using her fire-immunity boon. Prahlada survived by chanting Vishnu's name; Holika burned instead. Symbolizes triumph of devotion and Bhagavat-bhakti over evil. Rangwali Holi (color-play) follows the next day (Monday 22 March 2027).
Key Rituals on Holika Dahan 2027
Holika effigy erection (twigs + coconut + cow dung cakes + old wooden items) at community square, evening pradakshina 7 times around Holika, ceremonial lighting at Pradosh Muhurat, chanting of "Rakshoghna Mantra", offering of coconut + grains + turmeric into fire, Prahlada Katha narration.
Holika Dahan 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Holika Dahan 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dried twigs + branches (Holika base) |
| 2 | Cow dung cakes (traditional) |
| 3 | Coconut (whole) |
| 4 | Barley / wheat / gram (green ears offered to fire) |
| 5 | Turmeric + roli + akshat |
| 6 | Camphor + ghee |
| 7 | Red + yellow flowers |
| 8 | Water in kalash (for pradakshina + Arghya) |
| 9 | Sacred thread (raksha sutra) |
| 10 | Naivedyam: gujiya, mathri (for next day) |
Regional Variations of Holika Dahan 2027
North India: HUGE Holika Dahan community bonfires + next-day Rangwali Holi. Barsana / Mathura / Vrindavan: iconic Braj Holi. Bengal: Dol Purnima + Basanta Utsav (Shantiniketan). South India: minimal — but Tamil Nadu observes as "Kama Dahanam" (burning of Kamadeva by Shiva's third eye). Andhra: Kamuni Punnama. Punjab: Hola Mohalla (Sikh martial display) next day at Anandpur Sahib. Maharashtra: Rang Panchami (5 days after).