Holi is a Joyous festival celebrated in India and it marks the arrival of Spring and the end of winter. To perform rituals of colors for a prosperous life call us at 9484950052 for online and offline booking. The festival begins with Holika Dahan, a bonfire ritual symbolizing the burning of negativity. It is a festival of colors, which is held after Basant Panchami. The festival spreads a message of mutual love regardless of caste, creed and religion.
History of Holi
Holi is a festival that celebrated for centuries. A popular story is about the demon king Hiranyakashyap, who wanted everyone to worship him but his son Prahlad, refused for it and worshipped Lord Vishnu. When Hiranyakashyap came to know about it, he called his sister Holika and planned to punish his son. Holika sat on a bonfire with Prahlad to make him burn but she destroyed and Prahlad was saved.
This story symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Holi is the festival where people throw colored powder at each other, dance and enjoy food, bringing people together in joy and unity.
2026 Holi Puja Muhurat
For early planners, here is a Holi puja muhurat for 2026:
Holika Dahan | 3rd March, 2026 |
Holika Dahan Muhurat | 06:27 PM to 08:55 PM |
Holi Celebration | 4th March, 2026 |
Holi Puja Samagri List
To perform Holi Pujan properly, the following items are required:
- Cow dung cakes
- Dried wood/logs
- Holika idol
- Kumkum, Akshat, Haldi, Gulal
- Fresh flowers
- Coconut
- Cotton thread
- Jaggery
- Ghee or mustard oil for lighting
- Camphor and incense sticks
- Water in kalash
Holika Pujan Vidhi
Performing Holi Pujan with devotion and the right vidhi ensures spiritual purification and protection from evil forces. Here is how to do it:
- Clean the puja area where Holika Dahan will be done.
- Set up a bonfire structure with logs and cow dung cakes.
- Place the Holika idol on the woodpile.
- Prepare the Holi Puja Thali with puja samagri.
- Perform aarti using a diya, incense and camphor.
- Chant the Holi puja mantra with folded hands.
- Do Parikrama 3 or 7 times while throwing offerings.
Spiritual Benefits of Holi Puja
- Holi Puja offers spiritual benefits that help balance the mind and soul.
- The act of lighting the bonfire during Holika Dahan purifies the surroundings, removing obstacles and bad energy.
- It helps devotees to deepen their faith and promote peace in their lives.
- The puja builds stronger connections with family and community.
Holi Puja Mantra
Chanting the right Holi puja mantra during Holika Dahan purifies the environment and attracts divine blessings:
ॐ होलिकायै नमः
ॐ प्रह्लादाय नमः
ॐ नृसिंहाय नमः
During Holika Dahan, mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Ambika can also be chanted.
ॐ विष्णवे नमः
ॐ अम्बिकायै नमः