**Date of Holika Dahan in 2025:**
The esteemed festival of Holika Dahan is set to take place on March 13, 2025, coinciding with the full moon of Phalguna. This auspicious ritual is considered to eliminate negative energies that affect us, making it crucial to carry out this ceremony with genuine reverence and dedication.
The subsequent day will usher in the vibrant celebration of colors, Holi, a moment when all past disputes are set aside. Let’s delve into the specific timings for Holika Dahan across various cities; here are the details for different locations.
**Holika Dahan Timings in Your City:**
– Lucknow – from 11:26 PM to 12:15 AM
– Varanasi – from 11:26 PM to 12:07 AM
– Noida – from 11:26 PM to 12:29 AM
– Kanpur – from 11:26 PM to 12:18 AM
– Allahabad – from 11:26 PM to 12:12 AM
– Agra – from 11:26 PM to 12:27 AM
– Mathura – from 11:26 PM to 12:28 AM
**Steps for Holika Dahan Puja:**
– On Holika Dahan day, wake up early and take a bath. Decide to observe a fast and prepare for the Holika Dahan ceremony. Ensure the ritual area is thoroughly cleaned.
– Offer prayers to the idols of Holika and Prahlad, and pay respects to Lord Narasimha. Conduct the puja at the designated time, offering coconut, turmeric, kumkum, rice, and wheat into the flames of Holika.
– After this, walk around the Holika three times with your family. Next, sprinkle gulal and water onto the fire.
– Once the flames have calmed, use the ash as a tilak. Bring the ash home, wrap it in a red cloth, and store it in your treasury. According to Vastu principles, this is believed to enhance financial prosperity. Enjoy your meal after completing the Holika Dahan ceremony.
**Mantras for Holika Dahan:**
– **To Recite During Holika Dahan:**
अहकूटा भयत्रस्तै: कृता त्वं होलि बालिशै:
अतस्वां पूजयिष्यामि भूति-भूति प्रदायिनीम।
– **While Applying Holika’s Ash:**
वंदितासि सुरेन्द्रेण ब्रह्मणा शंकरेण च।
अतस्त्वं पाहि मां देवी! भूति भूतिप्रदा भव।।
[**Essential Items for Holika Dahan 2025 Puja:**](https://www.abplive.com/lifestyle/religion/holika-dahan-2025-puja-samagri-full-list-holi-pujan-thali-items-2901779) Make sure to include these items in your checklist for the Holika Dahan puja.
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