Holi 2026 Under Lunar Eclipse and Bhadra: Dates, Timings, and Impact Revealed

• Holi 2026 will be celebrated under the shadow of a lunar eclipse and Bhadra, a rare occurrence.
• Holika Dahan is scheduled for March 3, 2026, with the Falgun Purnima Tithi starting on March 2 at 5:55 PM and ending on March 3 at 5:07 PM.
• The lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, will be a partial (Khandgras) eclipse, visible in India, lasting from 6:26 PM to 6:46 PM (20 minutes).
• Sutak Kaal, an inauspicious period, will begin at 9:39 AM on March 3 and end with the eclipse.
• Auspicious time for Holika Dahan and worship is from 6:25 PM to 8:50 PM on March 3, after the eclipse ends.

Why It Matters: Holi 2026 will feature a rare lunar eclipse and Bhadra, requiring specific timings for rituals.