Happy Holika Dahan 2023

 

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Holika Dahan 2023: Date, time, significance of the Hindu festival of good over evil

Holika Dahan is a Hindu festival celebrated annually on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which falls in February or March. March 07, 2023, is the date scheduled for the celebration of Holika Dahan this year. Holika Dahan is also known as Chhoti Holi, which is celebrated the day before the main Holi festival. The celebration signifies the triumph of virtue over malevolence.

According to Hindu mythology, the festival commemorates the story of Prahlada, a young devotee of Lord Vishnu, and his evil father, Hiranyakashipu. Hiranyakashipu wanted to kill his son because he refused to worship him as a god.

However, Prahlada's devotion to Lord Vishnu saved him from his father's evil plans, and Hiranyakashipu was ultimately killed by Lord Vishnu in the form of Narasimha. On the day of Holika Dahan, people gather in open spaces and light bonfires to symbolize the burning of evil. They also perform puja and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and seek his blessings.

People also apply tilak, a mark made with coloured powder, on each other's foreheads as a sign of goodwill. In addition to religious significance, Holika Dahan also has cultural significance.

Choti Holi 2023: Date, Time and Significance of Holika dahan

The Hindu festival, Holi, is celebrated with lots of colors and love. Holika Dahan is the day when the victory of good over evil is celebrated. Holi is celebrated in various regions of the world, and in India it is celebrated for two days. The first day is known as Jalanewali Holi - the day when the Holi bonfire is done. This day is also known as Chhoti Holi and Holika Dahan.

Choti Holi and Holika Dahan 2023 will be observed on 7th March,2023. Choti Holi or Holika Dahan should be celebrated between 06:24 PM to 08:51 PM, on March 7, 2023. Holika Dahan is a hindu festival celebrated with lots of color and love. It's one of the most auspicious days for hindu culture as it is the mark of victory of good over evil.