Holi 2026 Dates: Holika Dahan on March 2, Colors on March 4 Amidst Lunar Eclipse Confusion

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Moneycontrol•22-02-2026, 08:25
Holi 2026 Dates: Holika Dahan on March 2, Colors on March 4 Amidst Lunar Eclipse Confusion
- •Holi 2026 dates clarified: Holika Dahan on March 2, Rangotsav (Holi of colors) on March 4.
- •Confusion arose due to Purnima Tithi lasting two days and a lunar eclipse on March 3.
- •Holika Dahan is scripturally appropriate on March 2, after Bhadra Mukha ends (2:38 AM to 4:34 AM).
- •March 3 is unsuitable for Holika Dahan due to a lunar eclipse (3:20 PM to 6:47 PM) and Purnima ending earlier.
- •Holi symbolizes the victory of good over evil, based on the mythological tale of Prahlada and Holika.
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