Holika Dahan 2022 date | Time of Holika Dahan during Holi Festival

Holika Dahan is a lighting of bonfire takes place during Holi. Usually, it is observed a day prior to Holi festival. In 2022, Holika Dahan date is March 17.

The best time to perform Holika Dahan and to celebrate Holikotsav is in the night on 17 March 2022. The exact time for Holika Dahan would be in the night during Pradosh Kaal.

The similar ritual in South India is known as Kamadahanam. Holika dahan or Holikotsav or Choti Holi signifies the victory of good over evil. It is mentioned in many Puranas and other Sacred Texts.

In Narada Purana, Holika Dahan is mentioned as the victory of Prahlada over his aunt demon Holika. As per Bhavishya Purana, a demon called Dhundhi was killed by a group of children whom he suffered a lot. Hence, the festival of Holi is very much associated with children.

Shubh Muhurat for Holika Dahan, 17 March 2022 = 6.45 PM to 8.45 PM.

Holika Dahan 2022 date in Other countries..

Holika Dahan 2022 in USA (PST) – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in Hawaii – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in USA (MST) – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in USA (EST) – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in Trinidad & Tobago – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in UK – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in UAE & Middle East – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in Malaysia – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in Singapore – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in Australia – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in New Zealand – March 17

Holika Dahan 2022 in Fiji Islands – March 17