Holika Dahan 2024 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 2024, Holika Dahan date is March 24.

The best time to perform Holika Dahan and to celebrate Holikotsav is in the night on 5|6 March 2023. 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.

In South India – Shubh Muhurat for Holika Dahan, 24 March 2024 = 6.40 PM to 7.45 PM | 11.15 PM to 12.30 hrs Night.

In North India – Shubh Muhurat for Holika Dahan, 24 March 2024 = 6.40 PM to 7.45 PM | 11.15 PM to 12.30 hrs Night.

Holika Dahan 2024 date in Other countries..

Holika Dahan 2024 in USA (PST) – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in Hawaii – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in USA (MST) – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in USA (EST) – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in Trinidad & Tobago – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in UK – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in UAE & Middle East – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in Malaysia – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in Singapore – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in Australia – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in New Zealand – March 24

Holika Dahan 2024 in Fiji Islands – March 24