Patna · Bihar
Holi 2027in Patna
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for Patna coordinates (25.61°N, 85.14°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Monday, March 22, 2027
Sunrise
05:51
Sunset
18:01
Why This Date?
Holi follows the Udaya Tithi rule — the festival is observed on the day when the required tithi prevails at sunrise. This is the default Dharmasindhu convention for festivals without a special time-window requirement.
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Deity
Lord Vishnu (as protector of Prahlad)
Mythology & Legend
Hiranyakashipu, a demon king, tried to kill his son Prahlad for worshipping Lord Vishnu. His sister Holika, who had a boon of fire immunity, sat with Prahlad in a bonfire. But the boon worked only when Holika sat alone — she was burned while Prahlad emerged unscathed. The bonfire (Holika Dahan) on the eve celebrates this victory.
How to Observe
Evening before: Holika Dahan — light a bonfire, circumambulate it, offer coconut and grains. Next day: Play with colours (gulal, water balloons), drink thandai and bhang, eat gujiya and sweets. Visit friends and family.
Significance
Victory of good (Prahlad's devotion) over evil (Hiranyakashipu's arrogance). Celebration of spring, renewal, and the breaking of social barriers through shared joy.