Holika Dahan 2022:  Historical importance and shubh mahurat

Holika Dahan 2022: Historical importance, shubh mahurat, and the significance

Before we play Holi with our family and friends, we have to pay respects to Lord. This ritual is called Holika Dahan

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Chhoti Holi will be celebrated across India on Thursday (March 17). On this day, people celebrate the victory of good over evil

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By lighting the bonfire, people celebrate the triumph of Bhakt Prahlad's faith in the Lord, over the evil intentions of his father Hiranyakashipu and his aunt Holika

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King Hiranyakashipu wanted to kill his son Bhakt Prahlad, as he disagrees to become King's devotee and consider him as the Lord.

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Holika possessed a shawl that protects her from fire.but miraculously, the shawl flew away and covered Prahlad, exposing Holika to fire

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Puja thali' ready with essentials ingredients are offered to the bonfire during the Holika Dahan Shubh Muhurat.

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The shubh mahurat of Holika Dahan falls at Purnima (full moon). So, the pooja starts from 17th March 9:16 PM to 10:16 PM

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