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Holi 2026: Not the Day After Holika Dahan! Lunar Eclipse Shifts Celebrations
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Moneycontrol•24-02-2026, 07:00
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.
