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హోలికా దహనం 2026in Sydney
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for Sydney coordinates (-33.87°N, 151.21°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Monday, March 2, 2026
Sunrise
06:43
Sunset
19:30
Why This Date?
Holika Dahan 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.
Puja Vidhi
Materials Required
- Cow dung cakes(15-20)
- Wood logs and dry twigs
- Whole coconut (with husk)(1)
- White sesame seeds (til)
- New harvest wheat ears
Puja Steps
- 1
Holika Pyre Construction
Days before the festival, collect cow dung cakes, wood logs, and dry material. Build a large pyre in an open community a...
- 2
Puja Sthapana & Invocation
At Pradosh Kaal, place a water pot near the pyre. Arrange kumkum, akshat, flowers, coconut, sesame, and other offerings ...
- 3
Sankalpa & Offerings to Fire
Take sankalpa by holding water in the right palm. Offer akshat and kumkum to the pyre. Place the whole coconut, sesame s...
Phala (Benefits)
Holika Dahan destroys all sins, evil influences, and negativity accumulated over the year. The sacred fire purifies the devotee and the surroundings. It bestows protection from enemies, freedom from fear, and the blessings of Lord Narasimha. The ritual celebrates the eternal triumph of devotion over demonic forces.
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Deity
అగ్ని, విష్ణువు
Legend & History
Holika Dahan commemorates the burning of the demoness Holika. Hiranyakashipu's sister Holika had a divine boon granting her immunity from fire. She sat on a pyre with young Prahlad in her lap to kill ...Read full legend →
Holika Dahan commemorates the burning of the demoness Holika. Hiranyakashipu's sister Holika had a divine boon granting her immunity from fire. She sat on a pyre with young Prahlad in her lap to kill him for his devotion to Vishnu. But the boon protected only one who sat alone — Holika was consumed by flames while Prahlad emerged unharmed, protected by his unflinching faith.
How to Observe
A large bonfire is lit at a public gathering at an auspicious muhurta after sunset on Phalguna Purnima. Devotees circumambulate the fire, offer coconut, grains, and popcorn to the flames, and pray for the destruction of evil. Raw coconut and new grains are roasted in the fire as prasad. People chant mantras and apply ash from the holy fire on their foreheads.
Significance
Holika Dahan symbolizes the victory of devotion over demonic power and good over evil. The sacred fire is believed to purify the atmosphere and burn away negativity. It is celebrated on the eve of Holi — the next morning begins the festival of colours.