Holika Dahan 2027 in Chennai
Trikaal Sandesh — Direct Answer
Holika Dahan in 2026 is observed on March 3, 2026, during the evening of Phalguna Purnima. Devotees light a bonfire, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, particularly associated with Lord Vishnu's protection of Prahlad. This festival signifies the victory of devotion and righteousness over malevolent forces.
🕐 Holika Dahan 2027 Timings for Chennai
| Tithi | Purnima (Shukla Paksha) — 16:13 upto |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Phalguni, Pada 2 — 20:46 upto |
| Yoga · Karana | Ganda · Bava |
| Puja Muhurat | 15:51-18:16(Sayahna) |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:51-12:39 |
| Rahu Kaal | 07:45-09:15 |
| Yamaganda · Gulika | 10:45-12:15 · 13:45-15:15 |
| Sunrise · Sunset | 06:15 · 18:16 |
Computed for Chennai (13.0827, 80.2707) with Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsha. All five angas read at local sunrise.
📜 How this date was determined
Purnima pervades sayahna kaal on one day only (5% of the window). The pyre is lit in the second half of Purnima at night, and Bhadra must be avoided — Purnima pervading sayahna decides the day. Bhadra (Vishti karana) occupies sayahna kaal on 21 Mar from 18:22 to 05:16, so that day is rejected — the rite may not be performed during Bhadra.
Computed by Trikaal Vaani from Swiss Ephemeris and the classical nirnaya rules — Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, and the Report of the Calendar Reform Committee. Not copied from another calendar.
🕐 Holika Dahan 2027 timings across India
| City | Sunrise | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 06:15 | 11:51-12:39 | 07:45-09:15 |
| Delhi NCR | 06:27 | 12:03-12:52 | 07:57-09:27 |
| Mumbai | 06:44 | 12:20-13:09 | 08:14-09:44 |
| Noida | 06:26 | 12:02-12:51 | 07:56-09:26 |
| Gurgaon | 06:27 | 12:04-12:52 | 07:57-09:27 |
| Bangalore | 06:26 | 12:02-12:50 | 07:56-09:26 |
| Hyderabad | 06:22 | 11:58-12:46 | 07:52-09:22 |
| Pune | 06:41 | 12:17-13:05 | 08:11-09:41 |
| Kolkata | 05:42 | 11:18-12:07 | 07:12-08:42 |
| Ahmedabad | 06:45 | 12:21-13:10 | 08:15-09:45 |
✓ Do's
- Observe the auspicious Muhurat.
- Offer traditional Puja items.
- Pray for family's well-being.
- Share Prasad with others.
- Maintain cleanliness around pyre.
✗ Don'ts
- Do not light before Muhurat.
- Avoid negative thoughts or actions.
- Do not harm any animals.
- Avoid consuming intoxicants.
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