Holi 2026: Not the Day After Holika Dahan! Lunar Eclipse Shifts Celebrations

• Holi 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 4th, instead of the usual day after Holika Dahan.
• Holika Dahan will take place on Tuesday, March 3rd, with auspicious timings from 12:50 AM on the night of March 2nd.
• The shift is due to a lunar eclipse on March 3rd, visible in India, and the presence of Bhadra during Purnima Tithi.
• The lunar eclipse on March 3rd will start at 3:21 PM and end at 6:46 PM, with the Sutak period beginning at 6:20 AM.
• Holika Dahan rituals involve offering various items like cow dung cakes, roli, akshat, fruits, and flowers, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.