Holashtak 2029
Holāṣṭaka in 2029: 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 858 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
20 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
20 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 February to 1 March
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 to 28 February
Holashtak begins in 857 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
21 February to 1 March
Holashtak begins in 857 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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 02:20
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 17:10
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 New York City, day by day
New York City time- Tue 20 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 21:20
- Wed 21 Feb
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 12:10
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. In New York City the eight tithis touch 9 calendar days. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Toronto, day by day
Toronto time- Tue 20 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 21:20
- Wed 21 Feb
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 12:10
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. In Toronto the eight tithis touch 9 calendar days. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Sydney, day by day
Sydney time- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 13:20
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb
- Thu 1 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 04:10
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. In Sydney the eight tithis touch 9 calendar days. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak in Dubai, day by day
Dubai time- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 06:20
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb The Pūrṇimā ends at 21:10
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- Wed 21 Feb The Aṣṭamī begins at 10:20
- Thu 22 Feb
- Fri 23 Feb
- Sat 24 Feb
- Sun 25 Feb
- Mon 26 Feb
- Tue 27 Feb
- Wed 28 Feb
- Thu 1 Mar The Pūrṇimā ends at 01:10
The eight days run from the Aṣṭamī of Phālguna’s bright half to the Pūrṇimā. In Singapore the eight tithis touch 9 calendar days. Śīghrabodha, in the commentary on MC 1.40
Holashtak 2029 around the world
Each city’s own time- DelhiWed 21 Feb, 07:50 – Wed 28 Feb, 22:40
- MumbaiWed 21 Feb, 07:50 – Wed 28 Feb, 22:40
- KolkataWed 21 Feb, 07:50 – Wed 28 Feb, 22:40
- ChennaiWed 21 Feb, 07:50 – Wed 28 Feb, 22:40
- BengaluruWed 21 Feb, 07:50 – Wed 28 Feb, 22:40
- HyderabadWed 21 Feb, 07:50 – Wed 28 Feb, 22:40
- AhmedabadWed 21 Feb, 07:50 – Wed 28 Feb, 22:40
- PuneWed 21 Feb, 07:50 – Wed 28 Feb, 22:40
- JaipurWed 21 Feb, 07:50 – Wed 28 Feb, 22:40
- LucknowWed 21 Feb, 07:50 – Wed 28 Feb, 22:40
- LondonWed 21 Feb, 02:20 – Wed 28 Feb, 17:10
- DubaiWed 21 Feb, 06:20 – Wed 28 Feb, 21:10
- New York CityTue 20 Feb, 21:20 – Wed 28 Feb, 12:10
- TorontoTue 20 Feb, 21:20 – Wed 28 Feb, 12:10
- SydneyWed 21 Feb, 13:20 – Thu 1 Mar, 04:10
- SingaporeWed 21 Feb, 10:20 – Thu 1 Mar, 01:10
The tithis begin and end at the same moment everywhere; each city’s calendar day differs. In New York City, Toronto, Sydney and Singapore, the days fall a day apart from Delhi’s.
Other years: Holashtak 2027, Holashtak 2028; all Holashtak dates.
Questions
From the Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi and its commentary, with the page for each.
When does Holashtak 2029 start and end?
In Delhi, it runs from Wednesday, 21 February 2029, when the Aṣṭamī begins at 07:50, to Wednesday, 28 February 2029, when the Pūrṇimā ends at 22:40. 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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