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Holika Dahan 2026 in Mississauga

होलिका दहन

Monday 2 March 2026 Verified

Holika Dahan 2026 in Mississauga falls on Monday, 2 March 2026. Holika Dahan is the bonfire on the eve of Holi, recalling the deliverance of Prahlada and the burning of Holika — the ritual burning-away of evil that precedes the colours.

In India (national reference)
3 Mar 2026
Where you are · Mississauga
2 Mar 2026

The two differ because the tithi doesn't begin and end at midnight — it can start or finish on different calendar days in Mississauga than in New Delhi. DevYatra observes the date correct for where you are, not an India-default calendar.

About Holika Dahan

Holika Dahan is the bonfire on the eve of Holi, recalling the deliverance of Prahlada and the burning of Holika — the ritual burning-away of evil that precedes the colours.

Also known as: Chhoti Holi · Holika bonfire · Kamudu pyre.

Presiding deity: Vishnu / Prahlada.

Frequently asked

When is Holika Dahan 2026 in Mississauga?
Holika Dahan 2026 in Mississauga is on Monday, 2 March 2026, decided at the pradosh window.
Why is Holika Dahan on a different date in Mississauga than in India?
Because a tithi doesn't start and end at midnight. In India (New Delhi) Holika Dahan 2026 is 3 Mar 2026, but the same tithi resolves to 2 Mar 2026 for Mississauga's timezone. DevYatra shows the date correct for where you are.
What else is Holika Dahan called?
Holika Dahan is also known as Chhoti Holi, Holika bonfire, Kamudu pyre.

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