Lord Vishnu (Prahlad and Narasimha)
Holika Dahan Puja
The puja and bonfire on the eve of Holi that remembers Prahlad's devotion and the burning of Holika, performed at the muhurat on Phalguna Purnima with a Pandit.
- Duration
- 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Mode
- In-person
- Category
- Deity Pujas
- Dakshina
- Starting at ₹2,100
Also known as: Holika Dahan, Holika Puja, Chhoti Holi Puja
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- Dakshina
- Starting at ₹2,100
- Duration
- 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
At home in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai or Pune
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or chosen venue. We help with muhurat, samagri and preparation.
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Overview
What is Holika Dahan Puja?
Holika Dahan is lit on the evening of Phalguna Purnima, the night before the colours of Holi. It remembers the story of Prahlad, the young devotee of Lord Vishnu, who was saved from the fire while Holika, who tried to harm him, was burned. The bonfire stands for the victory of devotion and goodness.
Families and neighbourhoods build the Holika from wood and cow dung cakes, tie raw cotton thread around it, and gather at the muhurat to worship it before it is lit. Wheat or barley ears, coconut and grains are roasted in the fire and shared as prasad.
A Pandit performs the puja at the correct muhurat, avoiding the Bhadra period, takes the sankalp for the families present, and guides the parikrama and offerings so that the custom is followed properly. Housing societies often invite a Pandit so that everyone can take part together.
Significance of Holika Dahan Puja
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
The story of Prahlad is a reminder that faith in the divine protects the devotee. Lighting the Holika symbolises burning away negativity before the joy of Holi.
Roasting the new harvest in the fire also marks the turn of the season and gratitude for the crops.
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Who and When to Perform
Who performs it
- Families who observe Holi and wish to perform Holika Dahan correctly
- Housing societies and communities organising a shared Holika Dahan
- Newly married couples, for whom the first Holika Dahan is special in many families
When to perform
- Phalguna Purnima evening, the night before Holi
- At the muhurat after Bhadra ends, as calculated for the year
Traditionally Associated With
- Traditionally performed to burn away negativity and welcome the new season
- Devotees associate the parikrama with protection for the family
- Brings neighbours together for a shared festival ritual
- Keeps the story of Prahlad's devotion alive for children
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
Holika Dahan Puja Procedure
How the puja is performed, step by step.
- 1
Preparing the Holika
Wood and cow dung cakes are stacked, and an image or symbol of Prahlad is placed on the pyre as per custom.
- 2
Sankalp and Ganesh Pujan
The Pandit begins with Ganesh Pujan and takes the sankalp for the families present.
- 3
Holika puja
Roli, akshat, flowers, moli, haldi, gulal and sweets are offered to the Holika, and raw cotton thread is wound around it.
- 4
Parikrama
Families walk around the Holika three or seven times, offering water from a lota as they go.
- 5
Lighting the Holika
The Holika is lit at the muhurat, and wheat or barley ears and coconut are roasted in the fire.
- 6
Prasad and blessings
The roasted grains are shared as prasad, and elders bless the family for the year ahead.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition, your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (Puja Materials)
- Wood and cow dung cakes (upla)
- Raw cotton thread and moli
- Roli, akshat, haldi and gulal
- Wheat or barley ears and a coconut
- Flowers, garlands and sweets
- A lota of water for the parikrama
- Batashe and new grains
Samagri can be arranged on request. We'll share a list suited to your vidhi before the day.
What's Included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit for the Holika puja
- Muhurat guidance, avoiding Bhadra
- Sankalp, mantras and katha of Prahlad
- Guidance on the parikrama and offerings
Not included
- Wood, cow dung cakes and samagri, unless arranged on request
- Permissions from the society or local authority for the fire
- Travel beyond the service area
- Fire safety arrangements, which remain with the organisers
Duration: 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Inclusions are confirmed for your booking on WhatsApp.
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A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or chosen venue in Varanasi or Prayagraj or Hyderabad or Bangalore or Delhi or Gurugram or Noida or Mumbai or Pune. We help with muhurat, samagri and preparation.
Holika Dahan Puja across regions
The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
- Holika DahanHindi
- Holika PujanHindi
- Chhoti HoliHindi
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What is the Holika Dahan muhurat?
It falls on the evening of Phalguna Purnima, after the Bhadra period ends. The exact time changes every year, and the Pandit confirms it for your city.
Can a housing society book a Pandit for Holika Dahan?
Yes. Many societies invite a Pandit so that all families can do the puja and parikrama together. Arrange fire safety and permissions in advance.
Is Holika Dahan special for newly married couples?
In many North Indian families the first Holi after marriage has its own customs. Share them with the Pandit and they will be included.
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