Holi Countdown 2024: As the winter chill recedes and the warmth of spring beckons, India gears up for one of its most exuberant festivals, Holi. Known for its vibrant hues and jubilant spirit, Holi 2024 is just around the corner, promising a celebration that transcends boundaries and unites hearts.
Holika Dahan 2024: Timing, Date, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi
What is Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi)
Holika Dahan, also known as Chhoti Holi, is a Hindu festival celebrated on the eve of Holi. It involves the lighting of a bonfire to commemorate the burning of the demoness, Holika. This ritual symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
According to legend, Holika was the sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu. She had a special cloak that made her immune to fire. Hiranyakashipu ordered her to sit in a bonfire with his son, Prahlada, who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu and disobeyed his father’s orders to worship him instead. The plan was for Prahlada to be burned alive while Holika remained unharmed. However, as the fire roared, the cloak flew from Holika and covered Prahlada. As a result, Holika was burned to death while Prahlada was unharmed.
In some parts of India, grains, popcorn, coconut, and chickpeas are thrown into the bonfire during Holika Dahan. The burning of the Holika pyre signifies the victory of good over evil.
Holika Countdown 2024
As of March 21, 2024, there are 3 days left until Holika Dahan 2024. The eve of Holi, known as Holika Dahan or Choti Holi, will be observed on March 24, 2024. The auspicious time for Holika Dahan in 2024 is from 07:19 PM to 09:38 PM on March 24.
Countdown to Holika Dahan 2024
Holika Dahan 2024: Timing and Date
In 2024, Holika Dahan, also known as Chhoti Holi, will be celebrated on March 24. The auspicious timings for Holika Dahan are from 11:13 PM on March 24 to 12:27 AM on March 25. This period will last for 1 hour and 14 minutes.
| Event | Date | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan | March 24 | 11:13 PM - 12:27 AM |
| Purnima Tithi Start | March 24 | 9:54 AM |
| Purnima Tithi End | March 25 | 12:29 PM |
Holika Dahan 2024: Puja Vidhi
- A bonfire is lit outside the home in the evening or late at night.
- The place where wood is collected for the Holika bonfire is worshipped.
- The wood is wrapped with white thread three or seven times, and holy water, kumkum, and flowers are sprinkled on it.
- Green cereals are roasted in the Holika fire.
The samagri (items) needed for Holika Dahan include a glass of holy water (Gangajal), a garland made of cow dung, akshat, flowers, garlands, roli, moli, jaggery, turmeric, moong, batashe, gulal, coconut, and wheat baaliyan.
Chhoti Holi 2024: Mantra
The mantra for Holika Dahan is "ॐ होलिकायै नम:, ॐ प्रह्लादाय नम: और ॐ नृसिंहाय नम:".
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Holi 2024: Timing, Date, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi
What is Holi
Holi, a sacred Hindu tradition, is celebrated across India and Nepal, marking the arrival of spring. It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and is observed with joyous gatherings where people playfully throw colored water and powders at each other. The festival, known for its vibrant hues, also holds cultural significance, with each color representing different meanings like love and new beginnings.
Holi's popularity has extended globally, with events held in various countries, often referred to as the Festival of Colors, featuring dancing, singing, and colorful revelry. It’s a time when the air is filled with joy, streets are awash with colors, and people come together to celebrate the essence of life itself. This year, the festival is set to paint the nation on March 25, 2024, with the traditional Holika Dahan taking place on the evening of March 24, 2024.
Holi Countdown 2024
There are 4 days left until Holi 2024. The festival of colors, also known as Dol Purnima, Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi, Dhuleti, Manjal Kuli, Yaosang, Ukuli, Jajiri, Shigmo, or Phagwah, will be celebrated on March 25.
Countdown to Holi 2024
Holi 2024: Timing and Date
In 2024, Holi, also known as Rangowali Holi, will be celebrated on March 25.
Holi 2024: Puja Vidhi
- Families come together to kindle a bonfire outside their homes, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
- The puja begins by adorning the collected wood with white thread, holy water, kumkum, and flowers.
- Green cereals are roasted in the fire, signifying prosperity and fertility.
The samagri (items) needed for Holi include a glass of holy water (Gangajal), a garland made of cow dung, akshat, flowers, garlands, roli, moli, jaggery, turmeric, moong, batashe, gulal, coconut, and wheat baaliyan.
Holi 2024: Mantra
Vanditasi Surendrena Brahmaṇa Shankarena Cha। Atastevam Pahi Mam Devi Vibhuti Bhutida Bhava (वन्दितासि सुरेन्द्रेण ब्रह्माणा शंकरेण च। अतस्त्वं पाहि नो देवि विभूतिः भूतिदा भव।)
Holi 2024: History
The Legends That Bind The history of Holi is steeped in legends, the most prominent being the tale of Hiranyakashipu and his son Prahlad. The miraculous survival of Prahlad in the pyre, while the evil Holika perished, is commemorated through Holika Dahan. This narrative serves as a reminder of the triumph of faith and righteousness over arrogance and malice.
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FAQs: Holi Countdown 2024
1. When is Holi in 2024?
Holi will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, 2024.
2. When is Holika Dahan in 2024?
Holika Dahan, also known as Choti Holi, will be observed on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
3. What is the significance of Holika Dahan?
Holika Dahan is a Hindu festival where a bonfire is lit to celebrate the burning of the demoness, Holika. This ritual symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
4. When is Holi celebrated?
Holi is celebrated on the full moon date of the Falgun month in the Hindu calendar, which usually corresponds to late February or March in the Gregorian calendar.
5. How is Holi celebrated?
Holi is celebrated with the playful throwing of colored powders and water at each other. The main events of the celebration are the burning of Holika on the first evening and the color fight on the next day.
6. Is Holi only celebrated in the U.S.?
No, Holi is not only celebrated in the U.S. It originated in South Asia and is now celebrated worldwide, including in the U.S., by some Indian-American communities and individuals.
7. Is Holi only celebrated in the USA?
No, Holi is not only celebrated in the USA. It is a global festival celebrated by people of Indian origin and others interested in the festival, across many countries.
