Holi 2026 Date and Muhurat: Holi of the year 2026 is going to be very special from astrological point of view. The first lunar eclipse of the year is going to occur on the day of Phalgun Purnima on March 3, 2026, which will also be visible in India. Whenever there is an eclipse on a big festival like Holi, special care is taken in selecting the auspicious time. According to the scriptures, auspicious works are prohibited during eclipse and Sutak period, but the decision of Holika Dahan is taken after looking at the Purnima Tithi, Pradosh Kaal and the position of Bhadra. This time, it would be appropriate to do the burning at an auspicious time only after the eclipse ends, so that positivity can be infused in your life.
This total lunar eclipse, which will occur on March 3, 2026, will start at 03:20 pm Indian time and end at 06:47 pm. According to religious beliefs, the Sutak period of the lunar eclipse will start 9 hours before the eclipse starts, i.e. around 06:20 in the morning. During the Sutak period, the doors of the temples remain closed and any kind of new initiation or worship is prohibited. Since the eclipse is ending at 06:47 pm, any ritual of Holika Dahan should be done only after this time.
This year, the auspicious time for Holika Dahan is said to be from 06:22 pm to 08:50 pm. However, the eclipse is ending at 06:47 pm, so according to the Panchang, the time from 06:48 pm to 08:50 pm will be best for Dahan. This time also falls in Pradosh period and is also free from the defects of eclipse. There will be no influence of Bhadra during this time, due to which this Muhurta becomes extremely fruitful for Sadhana and Dahan. This ritual, done at the right time, helps completely in removing negative energy from your house.
Due to the lunar eclipse, special instructions have also been given regarding the date of Holi with colors this time. Since the effect of the eclipse will last till the evening of March 3, it would be best to play colors on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Celebrating the festival immediately after the eclipse is not considered auspicious, hence playing Holi in a pure and sacred environment the next day will bring happiness. On this day, there will be a coincidence of Purva Phalguni and Uttar Phalguni Nakshatra, which helps in increasing sweetness in relationships. Following these rules can not only strengthen your faith but can also become a reason for positivity in your life.
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