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Holika Dahan 2027 in Varanasi

होलिका दहन

Sunday 21 March 2027 Provisional

Holika Dahan 2027 in Varanasi falls on Sunday, 21 March 2027. 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)
22 Mar 2027
Where you are · Varanasi
21 Mar 2027

The two differ because the tithi doesn't begin and end at midnight — it can start or finish on different calendar days in Varanasi 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 2027 in Varanasi?
Holika Dahan 2027 in Varanasi is on Sunday, 21 March 2027, decided at the pradosh window.
Why is Holika Dahan on a different date in Varanasi than in India?
Because a tithi doesn't start and end at midnight. In India (New Delhi) Holika Dahan 2027 is 22 Mar 2027, but the same tithi resolves to 21 Mar 2027 for Varanasi'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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