Holika Dahan 2026: Eclipse and Bhadra Extend Holi by a Day; Know Correct Date and Time

• Holika Dahan 2026 will be on March 2, with Holi on March 4, due to a lunar eclipse and Bhadra period.
• Phalguna Purnima Tithi begins March 2 at 05:55 PM and ends March 3 at 05:07 PM.
• Bhadra period starts March 2 at 05:56 PM and continues until March 3 at 05:28 AM, considered inauspicious.
• Holika Dahan symbolizes the victory of good over evil, commemorating Prahlada's survival and Holika's demise.
• The festival marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year, with people exchanging greetings and sweets.