Holika Dahan 2026 in Chennai
होलिका दहन · चेन्नई
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Holika Dahan 2026 in Chennai (चेन्नई) falls on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Planetary ruler: Mars (Mangal) and Agni. Auspicious muhurat: Pradosh Kaal: 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM IST. The bonfire night before Holi, symbolizing the burning of evil and triumph of devotion (Prahlad's victory). Visit famous Chennai temples like Kapaleeshwarar Temple and Parthasarathy Temple for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Chennai-specific timings.
Significance of Holika Dahan
Sacred fire ritual that destroys negative karma and protects from evil eye and obstacles.
🛕 Where to celebrate Holika Dahan in Chennai
These temples in Chennai are especially powerful during Holika Dahan:
- ●Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- ●Parthasarathy Temple
- ●Marundeeswarar Temple
✓ Do's
- ●Light Holika fire with family
- ●Offer coconut, grains, and sweets to the fire
- ●Circumambulate the fire 3 or 7 times
- ●Pray for protection from evil
✗ Don'ts
- ●Avoid lighting fire at inauspicious time (Bhadra Kaal)
- ●Do not perform Holika Dahan during Bhadra
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When is Holika Dahan 2026 in Chennai?
Holika Dahan 2026 is celebrated in Chennai on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
What is the Holika Dahan muhurat in Chennai?
The Holika Dahan muhurat in Chennai is Pradosh Kaal: 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM IST.
Which temples to visit on Holika Dahan in Chennai?
Famous temples in Chennai: Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Parthasarathy Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple.
Who is the planetary ruler of Holika Dahan?
The planetary ruler of Holika Dahan is Mars (Mangal) and Agni.