New Delhi: The competition of colors – Holi is knocking on the door, and the vibe is palpable. This yr Holi shall be celebrated on March 29, with Holika Dahan on March 28 – a day previous to the principle competition. It is also referred to as Chhoti Holi at varied locations.
Holika Dahan Puja celebrates the victory of excellent over evil.Â
Holika Dahan on Sunday, March 28, 2021
Holika Dahan Muhurta – 18:37 to twenty:56
Duration – 02 Hours 20 Mins
Rangwali Holi on Monday, March 29, 2021
Bhadra Punchha – 10:13 to 11:16
Bhadra Mukha – 11:16 to 13:00
Holika Dahan throughout Pradosh with Udaya Vyapini Purnima
Purnima Tithi Begins – 03:27 on Mar 28, 2021
Purnima Tithi Ends – 00:17 on Mar 29, 2021
(as per drikpanchang.com)
Holika Dahan, as per the Hindu Lunar calendar concurs with the complete moon day within the month of Phalguna, a day which is also referred to as Phalguna Purnima. A day previous to the Rangwali Holi when individuals use colors to play with one another, Holika Dahan takes place.
On the eve of Holi, individuals pray to the almighty and carry out the Holika Dahan ritual. A bonfire is organised to mark the victory of excellent over evil. The Dahan is carried out through the Pradosh Kaal (post-sunset) whereas Purnimasi Tithi prevails.
The legend has it {that a} younger boy named Prahlada was a religious Lord Vishnu bhakta. His father Hiranyakashyapu seeing his son’s utmost devotion in the direction of Lord Vishnu feels jealous and orders his sister Holika (who had a boon of staying protected in hearth) to kill Prahalada. Aunt Holika cradles bhakt Prahlada in her lap and sits on a log of wooden lit with hearth.
The younger boy prays to the lord, who annihilates the powers of his aunt Holika, in his magnanimous Narasimha avatar.
The Lord Vishnu not solely saves bhakt Prahalada but additionally kills the ruthless ruler and his father Hiranynakashyapu and Holika. From that day onwards, the Holika Dahan puja is devoted to Lord Vishnu’s Narasimha avatar.
In this avatar, the Lord seems as half-man and half-lion. He took this uncommon kind to finish all atrocities dedicated by the grasping Hiranyakashyapu.
During Holika Dahan puja, devotees supply water, turmeric, coconut to the bonfire and search blessings for a joyous life (the choices might differ from area to area).
Here’s wishing all our readers a really Happy and Safe Holika Dahan and Holi!
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