Holi Puja & Holika Dahan
Samagri
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Essential
1 hr- Pandit ji
- Holika Puja
- Muhurat guidance for Dahan
Complete
1.5 hrs- Everything in Essential
- Narsimha/Vishnu Puja
- Prasad for up to 20 people
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Overview
Holika Dahan is performed on the night before Holi, commemorating the legend of Prahlad and Holika — a celebration of good triumphing over evil. Families gather around a bonfire for the puja before the colour celebrations of Holi begin the next morning.
Benefits
- Symbolically burns away negativity and ill will from the year past
- Brings the family together for a joyous, communal ritual
- Considered auspicious for starting the new season with a clean slate
Importance
The Holika Dahan puja involves circling the bonfire, offering raw cotton thread, moong dal, and coconut into the fire while invoking Lord Vishnu's protection — mirroring the story of Prahlad's unwavering devotion.
Pooja Vidhi
Sankalpa
The family states their intent for the Holika Dahan puja at dusk.
Holika Puja
The Holika effigy/bonfire site is worshipped with water, roli, and flowers.
Parikrama
Family members circle the fire seven times, offering raw thread and grains.
Agni Pradakshina
The bonfire is lit at an auspicious muhurat, concluding the ritual with prasad.
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