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.