Holika Dahan: Rituals, Mantras, and Significance Explained

• Holika Dahan, celebrated on Phalguna Purnima, symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and marks the beginning of Holi.
• This year, Holika Dahan will be observed on the night of March 2, according to the Vedic calendar.
• Proper worship before Holika Dahan involves offerings like roli, rice, turmeric, flowers, coconut, wheat stalks, and cow dung cakes.
• Performing seven circumambulations (parikrama) clockwise around the Holika fire is considered ideal; a minimum of three is acceptable.
• Chant the mantra "Om Namah Vasudeva" during Holika Dahan, remembering devotee Prahlad's unwavering faith in Lord Vishnu.