Holi 2024 Date: Know Schedule about Holika Dahan, Holashtak and Much more

Holi 2024 Date (25 March 2024): Holi 2024, the day for which people are waiting eargly will be celebrated on March 25, 2024.  Holi which is commonly held Falgun/Chaitra according to Hindi Panchang is the main religious festival of Hindus. Holi is the occasion which has unique message for all the people and it is being celebrated without any barrier with rich or poor and  all celebrate with full enthusiasm. Holi celebration is completely associated with the important part including Holika Dahan and Holashtak which is equally important for the celebration of Holi every year. 

According to the Hindu Panchang, with the beginning of the hindi month of Falgun, the fragrance of Holi starts at the atmosphere.

The Hindu calendar Holi is celebrated on the Pratipada of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month. Holi is celebrated for two days in most places, under which the first day is Holika Dahan observed and after that the festival of Holi is celebrated duly.

• Holashtak Begins-March 17, 2024
• Holashtak Ends-March 24, 2024

Holashtak:

It is said that in general, Holashtak takes place 8 days before Holi, which means that during this time we should refrain from performing any kind of auspicious work. If you break the wolds of Holasthak, it will be sound as 'Holi' and 'Ashtak,' signifying eight days, Holashtak marks a period deemed inauspicious for auspicious endeavors. It is during these days that preparations for Holika dahan, a significant ritual of Holi, commence.

According to the Panchang, during this time we should refrain from doing any auspicious work like marriage, home entry and any other auspicious work.

Holika Dahan-

Holika Dahan is the important component for the celebration of Holi which is observed just one day before the Holi. 

On the day of Holika Dahan, usually the women of the house take the worship materials and offer them in Holika Dahan, which is organized in the evening, according to the tradition. Women circumambulate the place of Holika Dahan and worship by making offerings.

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