Lunar Eclipse 2026: Chandra Grahan on Holi; when to perform holika dahan on March 2 or 3?

The first Lunar Eclipse of the year is going to occur on March 3, 2026. This will be the most unique celestial event because it is going to take place on the festival of colors, Holi. All the sky watchers and astronomers are excited about this event but on the other hand people are confused about the correct date of Holika Dahan because on the day of Holika Dahan, there will be an eclipse which makes it inauspicious so people are advised to check out the below mentioned correct date and time so that they can celebrate this festival with immesen devotion and purity. So, let's check out the below mentioned correct date and time.

Bhadra Kaal

Now, we will celebrated Holika Dahan on March 2, 2026 so people should keep this in mind that Bhadra Kaal will start from 05:58 PM on March 2 and it will continue till 5:30 AM, March 3, 2026. It is advised to Holika Dahan should be performed before bhadra kaal.

Chandra Grahan and Sutak Kaal

On March 3, Sutak kaal will begin from 06:23 AM in the morning so Holika Dahan can also be performed between 05:30 AM and 06:23 AM. If you perform Holika Dahan on this day then you will get Purnima tithi with no bhadra kaal.

When to do Holika Dahan?

You are advised to celebrate Holika Dahan once the eclipse ends on March 3, 2026, right after the Sutak period ends.

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When is Sutak Time?

The Sutak kaal will start at 6:23 AM on March 3, 2026. You will have to perform Holika Dahan after the Chandra Grahan.

When is Bhadra Kaal?

People should be aware that Bhadra Kaal will begin at 05:58 PM on March 2 and run till 5:30 AM on March 3, 2026 so the Hlika Dahan will not be performed on March 2. It is recommended that Holika Dahan should not be performed during Bhadra Kaal.

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Purnima 2026 Date and Time

Purnima Tithi Begins - 05:55 PM on Mar 02, 2026

Purnima Tithi Ends - 05:07 PM on Mar 03, 2026

When is the correct date for Holika Dahan?

Since Chandra Grahan is scheduled for March 3, Holika Dahan puja would not be conducted on that day due to the sutak time. On March 2, 2026, Holika Dahan puja will not be conducted because of Bhadra Kaal so the only muhurat for Holika Daahan will be after the Chandra Grahan on March 3, 2026. Dhulendi, also known as Rang Wali Holi, will be observed March 4, 2026.

Also See: Lunar Eclipse 2026: When and where to watch; city wise timings in India

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