Holi 2027
Holi in 2027: the night of Holika Dahan and its time for your city, with Bhadrā’s face avoided, and Rangwali Holi the morning after.
Holika Dahan in Delhi
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Delhi, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Mumbai
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Mumbai, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Kolkata
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Kolkata, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Chennai
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Chennai, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Bengaluru
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Bengaluru, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Hyderabad
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Hyderabad, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Ahmedabad
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Ahmedabad, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Pune
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Pune, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Jaipur
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Jaipur, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Lucknow
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Lucknow, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in London
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 155 days. In London, Bhadrā ends before midnight, so Holikā is lit on Sunday night once it ends.
Holika Dahan in New York City
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 155 days. In New York City, the Pūrṇimā holds Sunday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Toronto
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 155 days. In Toronto, the Pūrṇimā holds Sunday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Sydney
Monday, 22 March
Holika Dahan is in 155 days. In Sydney, the Pūrṇimā holds Monday’s pradoṣa, while Bhadrā falls on Sunday’s, so Holika Dahan is on Monday.
Holika Dahan in Dubai
Sunday, 21 March
Holika Dahan is in 154 days. In Dubai, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Singapore
Monday, 22 March
Holika Dahan is in 155 days. In Singapore, Sunday’s pradoṣa is in Bhadrā, and the Pūrṇimā lasts three and a half yāmas into Monday with the Pratipadā growing, so Holika Dahan is at Monday’s pradoṣa (Bhaviṣya).
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 18:22 to Mon 16:13: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Delhi. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 18:22 to Mon 16:13: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Mumbai. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 18:22 to Mon 16:13: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Kolkata. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 18:22 to Mon 16:13: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Chennai. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 18:22 to Mon 16:13: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Bengaluru. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 18:22 to Mon 16:13: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Hyderabad. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 18:22 to Mon 16:13: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Ahmedabad. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 18:22 to Mon 16:13: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Pune. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 18:22 to Mon 16:13: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Jaipur. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 18:22 to Mon 16:13: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Lucknow. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in London
London timeIn London, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 12:52 to Mon 10:43: Bhadrā ends before midnight, so Holikā is lit on Sunday night once it ends. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in London. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 08:52 to Mon 06:43: the Pūrṇimā holds Sunday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Friday, 26 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in New York City. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 08:52 to Mon 06:43: the Pūrṇimā holds Sunday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Friday, 26 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Toronto. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 23:52 to Mon 21:43: the Pūrṇimā holds Monday’s pradoṣa, while Bhadrā falls on Sunday’s, so Holika Dahan is on Monday. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Sydney. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 16:52 to Mon 14:43: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Sunday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Dubai. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
How the day is chosen
Holikā is lit at night on the Phālguna Pūrṇimā, at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where possible and never in Bhadrā’s face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. It is never lit by day, or in an adhika month. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Sunday night or Monday night in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Pūrṇimā runs from Sun 20:52 to Mon 18:43: Sunday’s pradoṣa is in Bhadrā, and the Pūrṇimā lasts three and a half yāmas into Monday with the Pratipadā growing, so Holika Dahan is at Monday’s pradoṣa (Bhaviṣya). Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Saturday, 27 March. Rang Panchami 2027
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 30 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2027
Gangaur falls on Friday, 9 April. Gangaur 2027
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 15 to 22 March in Singapore. Holashtak 2027 · Holashtak dates
The morning after the fire
The texts do not put the colours on this morning. The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. Dharmasindhu p. 95
Holi 2027 around the world
Each city’s own sunrise and sunset- DelhiDahan 18:31 – 20:54
- MumbaiDahan 18:48 – 21:11
- KolkataDahan 18:22 – 20:09
- ChennaiDahan 18:22 – 20:41
- BengaluruDahan 18:29 – 20:52
- HyderabadDahan 18:26 – 20:49
- AhmedabadDahan 18:49 – 21:12
- PuneDahan 18:44 – 21:07
- JaipurDahan 18:37 – 20:59
- LucknowDahan 18:22 – 20:39
- LondonDahan 23:45 – 00:07
- New York CityDahan 19:45 – 21:29
- TorontoDahan 19:45 – 21:51
- DubaiDahan 18:29 – 20:51
- SydneyDahan 19:03 – 21:27
- SingaporeDahan 19:14 – 21:37
Other years: Holi 2026, Holi 2028; all Holi dates.
Questions
From the Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95, with the page for each.
When is Holika Dahan 2027?
In Delhi, on the night of Sunday, 21 March 2027, from 18:31 to 20:54. In Sydney and Singapore, it is Monday, 22 March. Dharmasindhu p. 94
When is Rangwali Holi?
In Delhi in 2027, on Monday, 22 March, the morning after Holika Dahan. Rangwali Holi, Dhulandi and Dhuleti are its popular names. On the morning after the night’s festival the Dharmasindhu has a bath and the salutation of the fire’s ash. Dharmasindhu p. 95
When do people play colours?
The Dharmasindhu has vermilion and scented powders sprinkled on the dark Dvitīyā, and says that people in its day kept the festival up to the dark Pañcamī. No text read puts the colours on the morning after the fire. Dharmasindhu p. 95
Why is Holika not lit in Bhadra’s face?
Bhadrā, the Viṣṭi karaṇa, is avoided for Holikā. Its face, the first five ghaṭikās of its fourth quarter, is never used; its tail, the last three of the third, is auspicious. When Bhadrā runs past midnight, the fire is lit at pradoṣa, away from the face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95; Muhūrta-cintāmaṇi 1.44
Why is the date different in the US or UK?
Holika Dahan is decided by the Pūrṇimā at pradoṣa and Bhadrā at the city. The tithi begins and ends at the same moment everywhere, but sunrise and sunset come at different hours, so a city far to the west or east can keep another day. Dharmasindhu p. 94
How the day is found
Read the methodology- The night
- The Phālguna Pūrṇimā at pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā where the rules allow. Dharmasindhu p. 94; Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 342–344.
- Bhadrā
- The Viṣṭi karaṇa. Its tail, the last 3 ghaṭikās of the tithi’s third quarter, is auspicious; its face, the first 5 of the fourth, is never used (DS pp. 94–95, MC 1.44).
- Nirṇaya-sindhu
- Stricter: it lights only after Bhadrā ends; its day is noted where it differs.
- Sunset
- At the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction, for the chosen city. Every date is that city’s own.
Sunrise and sunset at the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction · Lahiri ayanamsa for month names · each city’s own time · Swiss Ephemeris · Method