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Holika Dahan is done on the evening of Phalgun Purnima and Holi is celebrated the next day.
According to Drikpanchang, the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun will start from 4:17 am on March 6 and end at 6:09 pm on March 7.
Phalgun Purnima is celebrated at the end of Shukla Paksha in the month of Phalgun, which is also the last month of the Hindu calendar. The occasion marks the beginning of the new year. According to the Gregorian calendar, this day falls in February or March. Several other festivals are also celebrated in the month of Phalgun such as Holi, Maha Shivratri and Vasant Panchami.
Fasting is observed on the day of Phalgun Purnima and devotees worship Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi along with Chandra Dev. Holika Dahan is done on the evening of Phalgun Purnima and Holi is celebrated the next day.
Why is Holika Dahan performed on Phalgun Purnima?
Hiranyakashipu’s sister Holika tried to kill Prahlad by burning him in a fire on the night of Phalgun Purnima, however, Prahlad survived and Holika was burnt to death. Because of this, Holika Dahan is done every year on the occasion of Phalgun Purnima and Holi is celebrated the next day.
What is the timing of Falgun Purnima Tithi in 2023?
According to Drikpanchang, the full moon date of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun will start from 4:17 am on March 6 and end at 6:09 pm on March 7. According to Udayati, the bath and donation done on the day of Phalgun Purnima will be on March 7.
There is a belief regarding the full moon fast that fasting on this day not only keeps health good but also brings good fortune in life. Lord Shiva and Vishnu are specially worshiped on this full moon date. Lord Vishnu is worshiped in the form of Satya Narayan Puja. Along with this, there is a law to worship the moon in the evening.
How is worship done?
On this day devotees wake up at sunrise and take a bath after retiring from work. After that wear clean clothes. Then she pours water in a copper vessel and offers Arghya to the Sun God. Then Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are duly worshipped. Yellow flowers are offered to Lord Vishnu. Kheer or semolina is offered as bhog. Tulsi water is also a part of the puja. Along with offering vermilion, mother Lakshmi is offered bhog. Devotees light lamps of ghee and incense and perform aarti.
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