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Astrology Desk. The festival of Holi, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, is going to be very special and a little complicated in the year 2026. This year, a rare coincidence of Bhadra Kaal and lunar eclipse is taking place on Phalgun Purnima, due to which there is a lot of confusion among the people regarding the dates of Holika Dahan and Holi of colors.
According to the calendar and astrological calculations, this time devotees will have to wait for midnight for Holika Dahan, while the celebration of Holi has also been changed due to the Sutak of the eclipse. Let us understand in detail the auspicious time of Holika Dahan and the exact date of Holi.
Holika Dahan 2026: Midnight Muhurat due to Bhadra
According to religious scriptures, Holika Dahan should always be done on full moon day without Bhadra. Bhadra period is considered inauspicious and there is a possibility of loss due to burning in it.
Start of Purnima Tithi: From 2 March 2026, 05:18 PM.
Bhadra period time: From 05:18 pm on March 2 to 04:56 am on March 3.
Auspicious time for Holika Dahan: Since the whole night is Bhadra, according to the scriptures Bhadra Poonch The burning will take place in due time.
Time: From 12:50 am to 02:02 am (morning of March 3).
total duration: 1 hour 12 minutes.
Lunar eclipse on March 3: Effect will be visible in India
On full moon day on 3 March 2026 Khandagras lunar eclipse It seems. In astrology, celebrating festivals during eclipse and its Sutak period is prohibited.
Eclipse time: From 06:00 PM to 06:48 PM (view in India).
Sutak period: Sutak will start 9 hours before the eclipse starts, i.e. from 09:00 am on March 3.
Effect: Holi of colors will not be celebrated on March 3 due to Sutak and eclipse.
When will Holi with colors be played? (Holi 2026 Date)
The mathematics of Holi has changed a bit this year due to lunar eclipse and Bhadra. There will be no celebration of colors across the country due to the impact of the eclipse on March 3.
Dhulendi (Holi of Colours): Wednesday, 4 March 2026 To.
Rule: Holi with colors will be played with enthusiasm on Chaitra Krishna Pratipada Tithi after sunrise on 4th March.
Panchang calculations (according to Rishikesh Panchang):
| events | date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Purnima Tithi begins | 2 March 2026 | From 05:18 pm |
| Holika Dahan Muhurta | night of 2 march | 12:50 AM to 02:02 AM |
| lunar eclipse thread | 3 March 2026 | From 09:00 am |
| Holi with colors | 4 March 2026 | after sunrise |