Holashtak dates
When Holāṣṭaka falls in 2027, 2028 and 2029: the eight days before Holika Dahan, for Delhi and cities abroad, and where they apply.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 149 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 149 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 149 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
15 to 22 March 2027
Holashtak begins in 148 days. It applies only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar.
Holashtak dates, 2027 to 2029
Each city’s own time| Year | Delhi | London | New York City | Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holashtak 2027 | Mon 15 Marto Mon 22 Mar | Mon 15 Marto Mon 22 Mar | Mon 15 Marto Mon 22 Mar | Mon 15 Marto Mon 22 Mar |
| Holashtak 2028 | Sat 4 Marto Sat 11 Mar | Fri 3 Marto Sat 11 Mar | Fri 3 Marto Fri 10 Mar | Sat 4 Marto Sat 11 Mar |
| Holashtak 2029 | Wed 21 Febto Wed 28 Feb | Wed 21 Febto Wed 28 Feb | Tue 20 Febto Wed 28 Feb | Wed 21 Febto Thu 1 Mar |
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Each year’s page lists the eight days in all 16 cities. Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi 1.40
Questions
From the Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi and its commentary, with the page for each.
When is Holashtak?
In Delhi: 15 to 22 March 2027; 4 to 11 March 2028; 21 to 28 February 2029. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi 1.40
Does Holashtak apply everywhere?
No. On the banks of the Beas (Vipāśā), the Ravi (Irāvatī) and the Sutlej (Śutudrī), and at Pushkar (Tripuṣkara), the eight days before Holikā are not good for marriage and other auspicious acts. The commentary adds, quoting the Śīghrabodha, that elsewhere the days are auspicious. Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi 1.40
Are weddings avoided during Holashtak?
Only in those regions: the Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi avoids the eight days for marriage and other auspicious acts on the banks of the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej and at Pushkar. Elsewhere the days are auspicious, by the Śīghrabodha quoted in its commentary. The site’s muhurat finder does not apply it. Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi 1.40
Why eight days?
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Holāṣṭaka means these eight days before Holikā; the Pūrṇimā is the night of Holika Dahan. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi 1.40
How the days are found
Read the methodology- The span
- The Phālguna śukla Aṣṭamī to the Pūrṇimā: from the moment the Aṣṭamī begins to the end of the Pūrṇimā, at the city. The Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi 1.40 (p. 34).
- Where
- Only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej and at Pushkar (Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi 1.40, p. 33); elsewhere auspicious, by the Śīghrabodha quoted in the commentary (p. 34).
- Holi
- Holika Dahan follows the Holi pages’ rules: the Pūrṇimā at pradoṣa, avoiding Bhadrā’s face.
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