New Delhi: The pageant of colors – Holi is on March 29 this 12 months. With Holika Dahan on March 28 – a day previous to the principle pageant – the thrill round it’s excessive. The day of Holika Dahan is often known as Chhoti Holi at varied locations.
The pageant marks the victory of excellent over evil.
On Holika Dahan, folks get collectively and organise a bonfire. So, earlier than the puja begins you possibly can take tub and put on contemporary garments. Keep your puja ki thali prepared with necessities components comparable to a Kalash of water, Haldi, Kumkum, Chandan, rice grains, flowers, coconut, jaggery and gulal.
In the night on Shubh Muhurat, supply these to the bonfire set and pray to the Almighty God.
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 total moon day within the month of Phalguna, a day which is often known as Phalguna Purnima. A day previous to the Rangwali Holi when folks use colors to play with one another, Holika Dahan takes place.
On the eve of Holi, folks 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 throughout the Pradosh Kaal (post-sunset) whereas Purnimasi Tithi prevails.
उग्रं वीरं महा विष्णुम ज्वलन्तम सर्वतो मुखम
नृसिंहं भीषणम भद्रम मृत्युर्मृत्युम नाममि:अहम्
Ugram Veeram Maha Vishnum Jwalantam Sarvato Mukham
Nrisimham Bheeshanam Bhadram Mritoymrityum Namamyaham
Chanting of Narasimha Maha Mantra throughout Holika Dahan rituals is taken into account to be auspicious and could be useful in looking for blessings of the Lord.
As you chant the Narasimha mantra, take Parikrama or Pradakshina (circumambulation) of the bonfire. Keep pouring water from the Kalash as you stroll across the Holika.
After this, the coconut is obtainable to the Holika and distributed amongst buddies and household because the prasad. Have the prasad and search the blessings of the Lord.
Also, as soon as the bonfire extinguishes, you possibly can take the ashes dwelling and apply some in your brow.
Here’s wishing a Happy and Safe Holi to all!
