Holashtak 2028
Holāṣṭaka in 2028: the eight days before Holika Dahan, from the Phālguna śukla Aṣṭamī to the Pūrṇimā, for your city, and the four regions where the Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi applies them.
Holashtak in Delhi
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Holashtak in Mumbai
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Kolkata
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Chennai
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Bengaluru
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Hyderabad
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Ahmedabad
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Pune
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Jaipur
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Lucknow
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in London
3 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in New York City
3 to 10 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Toronto
3 to 10 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Sydney
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Dubai
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Phalguna, Shukla Ashtami to PurnimaHolashtak in Singapore
4 to 11 March
Holashtak begins in 503 days. The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā.
Where it applies: only on the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej, and at Pushkar (MC 1.40). Elsewhere the days are auspicious (the Śīghrabodha, quoted in the commentary on MC 1.40).
Where it applies
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. Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi 1.40
The commentary adds, quoting the Śīghrabodha, that elsewhere the days are auspicious. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi 1.40
Holashtak in Delhi, day by day
Delhi time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Mumbai, day by day
Mumbai time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Kolkata, day by day
Kolkata time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Chennai, day by day
Chennai time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Bengaluru, day by day
Bengaluru time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Hyderabad, day by day
Hyderabad time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Ahmedabad, day by day
Ahmedabad time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Pune, day by day
Pune time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Jaipur, day by day
Jaipur time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Lucknow, day by day
Lucknow time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in London, day by day
London time- Fri 3 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 21:14
- Sat 4 Mar
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 01:06
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. In London the eight tithis touch 9 calendar days. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in New York City, day by day
New York City time- Fri 3 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 16:14
- Sat 4 Mar
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 20:06 . Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Toronto, day by day
Toronto time- Fri 3 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 16:14
- Sat 4 Mar
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 20:06 . Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Sydney, day by day
Sydney time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 08:14
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 12:06
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Dubai, day by day
Dubai time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 01:14
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 05:06
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Singapore, day by day
Singapore time- Sat 4 Mar The Aṣṭamī begins at 05:14
- Sun 5 Mar
- Mon 6 Mar
- Tue 7 Mar
- Wed 8 Mar
- Thu 9 Mar
- Fri 10 Mar Holika Dahan that night: Holi 2028
- Sat 11 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 09:06
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak 2028 around the world
Each city’s own time- DelhiSat 4 Mar, 02:44 – Sat 11 Mar, 06:36
- MumbaiSat 4 Mar, 02:44 – Sat 11 Mar, 06:36
- KolkataSat 4 Mar, 02:44 – Sat 11 Mar, 06:36
- ChennaiSat 4 Mar, 02:44 – Sat 11 Mar, 06:36
- BengaluruSat 4 Mar, 02:44 – Sat 11 Mar, 06:36
- HyderabadSat 4 Mar, 02:44 – Sat 11 Mar, 06:36
- AhmedabadSat 4 Mar, 02:44 – Sat 11 Mar, 06:36
- PuneSat 4 Mar, 02:44 – Sat 11 Mar, 06:36
- JaipurSat 4 Mar, 02:44 – Sat 11 Mar, 06:36
- LucknowSat 4 Mar, 02:44 – Sat 11 Mar, 06:36
- SydneySat 4 Mar, 08:14 – Sat 11 Mar, 12:06
- DubaiSat 4 Mar, 01:14 – Sat 11 Mar, 05:06
- SingaporeSat 4 Mar, 05:14 – Sat 11 Mar, 09:06
- LondonFri 3 Mar, 21:14 – Sat 11 Mar, 01:06
- New York CityFri 3 Mar, 16:14 – Fri 10 Mar, 20:06
- TorontoFri 3 Mar, 16:14 – Fri 10 Mar, 20:06
The tithis begin and end at the same moment everywhere; each city’s calendar day differs. In London, New York City and Toronto, the days fall a day apart from Delhi’s.
Other years: Holashtak 2027, Holashtak 2029; all Holashtak dates.
Questions
From the Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi and its commentary, with the page for each.
When does Holashtak 2028 start and end?
In Delhi, it runs from Saturday, 4 March 2028, when the Aṣṭamī begins at 02:44, to Saturday, 11 March 2028, when the Pūrṇimā ends at 06:36. Some cities run a day apart; the list below gives each. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on 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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