Holika Dahan 2026 in Delhi NCR
होलिका दहन · दिल्ली एनसीआर
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Holika Dahan 2026 in Delhi NCR (दिल्ली एनसीआर) 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 Delhi NCR temples like Akshardham Temple and Kalkaji Mandir for darshan. Authentic Vedic guidance with Delhi NCR-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 Delhi NCR
These temples in Delhi NCR are especially powerful during Holika Dahan:
- ●Akshardham Temple
- ●Kalkaji Mandir
- ●Chhatarpur Mandir
- ●ISKCON Temple Dwarka
✓ 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 Delhi NCR?
Holika Dahan 2026 is celebrated in Delhi NCR on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
What is the Holika Dahan muhurat in Delhi NCR?
The Holika Dahan muhurat in Delhi NCR is Pradosh Kaal: 6:30 PM to 8:45 PM IST.
Which temples to visit on Holika Dahan in Delhi NCR?
Famous temples in Delhi NCR: Akshardham Temple, Kalkaji Mandir, Chhatarpur Mandir, ISKCON Temple Dwarka.
Who is the planetary ruler of Holika Dahan?
The planetary ruler of Holika Dahan is Mars (Mangal) and Agni.