Thu Mar 13 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Holi 2025: Holika Dahan to be Celebrated on March 13

**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]:** Uncertainty surrounding the exact date of Holi 2025 has been cleared. According to the Hindu Panchang, Holika Dahan, the bonfire ceremony preceding Holi, will be performed on **Thursday, March 13, 2025**.

While Phalguna Purnima, the full moon signifying the festival, begins at 10:11 AM on March 13th, the auspicious time for Holika Dahan, free from the inauspicious Bhadra period, falls between **11:26 PM on March 13th and 12:29 AM on March 14th**. The Bhadra period itself runs from 10:11 AM to 10:37 PM on March 13th. The Purnima Tithi concludes at 11:15 AM on March 14th.

The article also suggests auspicious activities for Holika Dahan, including lighting lamps at various locations and performing specific rituals at Hanuman temples, though it emphasizes that this information is based on general beliefs and NDTV does not independently verify it. Further details on the Holi festival celebrations will be provided closer to the date.

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