Holi 2023: Is Holika Dahan On March 6 Or 7? Know City-Wise Mahurat, Puja Vidhi, Samagri List And More
Holi Kab Hai: Check date, Puja timings, mahurat, Puja vidhi, Samagri, significance and everything you need to about festival of colours.
Mar 05, 2023, 16:44 PM IST
Holashtak 2023: Why This 8-Day Period Before Holi Considered Unlucky? Know All About It
Holashtak falls in the month of Falgun. The 8 days of Holashtak are considered inauspicious, scroll down to know the do's and don't of Holashtak.
Feb 23, 2023, 16:47 PM IST
US Vice President Kamala Harris greets people on occasion of Holi
US Vice President Kamala Harris has greeted people on the occasion of Holi, calling it a day of celebrating joy and positivity.
Mar 18, 2022, 23:20 PM IST
DNA: Analysis of the kahani of Holiki Dahan
There are many stories associated with the festival of Holi but the most famous of these is the story of Holika and Prahlad. According to a legend from Vishnu Purana, Prahlad's father, Daityaraj Hiranyakashipu, did penance and obtained a boon from the gods that he would neither die on earth, nor in the sky, nor in a day, nor in a night, nor at home. Won't die from outside, neither by weapon, nor by weapon, neither by human nor by animal, see full story in DNA.
Mar 18, 2022, 01:30 AM IST
With sunglasses & toy bulldozer, Yogi Adityanath celebrates Holi in Gorakhpur- See pics
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday took part in the Holika Dahan celebrations at his home constituency Gorakhpur.
Mar 17, 2022, 18:40 PM IST
Holi 2022 binge-watch plan: These OTT originals will set your weekend vibe right!
On Holi 2022, enjoy playing colours and binge-watch these Disney+ Hotstar’s array of titles:
Mar 17, 2022, 15:21 PM IST
West Bengal extends Covid-19 curbs till March 31, relaxation on Holika Dahan
The movement of people and vehicles along with public gatherings will be prohibited from 12 am to 5 am, except on ‘Holika Dahan’ (March 17) in West Bengal.
Mar 15, 2022, 21:39 PM IST
Holi 2022: Interesting ways people celebrate festival in different states across the country
Holi celebrates and hails the victory of good over evil. There are various legends and beliefs related to the festival's origin.
Mar 11, 2022, 10:28 AM IST
Holika Dahan 2021: Tithi, Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat and legend behind celebrations
This year Holi will be celebrated on March 29, with Holika Dahan on March 28 - a day prior to the main festival. It is also known as Chhoti Holi at various places.
Mar 26, 2021, 08:00 AM IST
Holi 2021: These easy tips can protect you play a safe, healthy Holi
As Holi will soon be at our doorstep, people have begun preparations for the festival by stocking on pichkaris, powdered colours and water balloons. To keep the celebration fun and uninterrupted, here are some safety tips to keep in mind.
Mar 19, 2021, 13:32 PM IST
Holi 2021: Send these warm WhatsApp, Facebook and text messages to your loved ones!
The festival of colours - Holi, will be celebrated this year on March 28 and 29 respectively. A day prior to the main festival, Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan takes place which celebrates the victory of good over evil. This year March 28 marks Chhoti Holi followed by Holi on the next day.
Mar 17, 2021, 12:03 PM IST
Holi 2020: Holika Dahan, the legend and significance
While on Holi, people celebrate the day by smearing colours on each other and exchanging sweets, Holika Dahan is celebrated in a different way by setting a holy bonfire termed as `Holika`. The legend has it that Holika Dahan came into practice after the famous King Hiranyakashyap tried to burn his son Prahlad who was a devotee of Hindu Lord Vishnu.
Mar 09, 2020, 13:41 PM IST
Holika Dahan 2020: Timings, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi and Date
On March 9, Holika Dahan Puja is performed and celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is also known as Chhoti Holi in many places.
Mar 06, 2020, 11:38 AM IST
Holika Dahan: JeM Chief Masood Azhar, PUBG game effigies to be burnt in Mumbai
People often come up with unique ideas to celebrate festivals and something unique was seen in Mumbai this year. An effigy of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar and PUBG was seen in the city. Effigies to be lit as part of the Hindu festival of Holika Dahan.
Mar 20, 2019, 16:36 PM IST
Holika Dahan: Seeking ban on PUBG, Mumbai brothers to burn effigy of mobile game
This comes over a month after an 18-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself after he had an argument with his family members over buying a new mobile phone for playing PUBG
Mar 20, 2019, 09:10 AM IST
Holika Dahan 2019: How to perform the puja and Narasimha Maha Mantra
People in India love to celebrate this beautiful festival across all age groups.
Mar 19, 2019, 22:34 PM IST
Holi 2019: Holika Dahan timings, puja muhurat, vidhi and date
Holi will be celebrated on March 21 this year and Holika Dahan (which happens a day before the actual festival is celebrated) will be marked on March 20.
Mar 19, 2019, 22:12 PM IST
Holika Dahan 2018: In Pictures
Holika Dahan is a ritual performed on the eve of Holi. People in the neighbourhood collectively organise a bonfire (referred to as the Holika Dahan) to mark the victory of good over the evil. The Dahan is usually performed during the Pradosh Kaal (which starts post sunset) while Purnimasi Tithi prevails.
Mar 02, 2018, 00:18 AM IST
Nirav Modi's 58-feet effigy to be burnt on Holika Dahan in Mumbai
Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi are being investigated by the ED and other probe agencies over a PNB fraud.
Mar 01, 2018, 14:06 PM IST
