Holi 2028
Holi in 2028: 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
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Delhi, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Mumbai
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Mumbai, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Kolkata
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Kolkata, Bhadrā ends before midnight, so Holikā is lit on Friday night once it ends.
Holika Dahan in Chennai
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Chennai, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Bengaluru
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Bengaluru, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Hyderabad
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Hyderabad, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Ahmedabad
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Ahmedabad, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Pune
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Pune, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Jaipur
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Jaipur, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Lucknow
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Lucknow, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in London
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 510 days. In London, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, while Bhadrā falls on Thursday’s, so Holika Dahan is on Friday.
Holika Dahan in New York City
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 510 days. In New York City, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, while Bhadrā falls on Thursday’s, so Holika Dahan is on Friday.
Holika Dahan in Toronto
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 510 days. In Toronto, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, while Bhadrā falls on Thursday’s, so Holika Dahan is on Friday.
Holika Dahan in Sydney
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Sydney, Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Friday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face.
Holika Dahan in Dubai
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Dubai, the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then.
Holika Dahan in Singapore
Friday, 10 March
Holika Dahan is in 509 days. In Singapore, Bhadrā ends before midnight, so Holikā is lit on Friday night once it ends.
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
Friday night or Saturday night in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 06:36: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Delhi. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 06:36: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Mumbai. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 06:36: Bhadrā ends before midnight, so Holikā is lit on Friday night once it ends. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Kolkata. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 06:36: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Chennai. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 06:36: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Bengaluru. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 06:36: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Hyderabad. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 06:36: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Ahmedabad. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 06:36: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Pune. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 06:36: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Jaipur. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 10:21 to Sat 06:36: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Lucknow. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Thursday night or Friday night in London
London timeIn London, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 04:51 to Sat 01:06: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, while Bhadrā falls on Thursday’s, so Holika Dahan is on Friday. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 3 to 11 March in London. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Thursday night or Friday night in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 23:51 to Fri 20:06: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, while Bhadrā falls on Thursday’s, so Holika Dahan is on Friday. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Friday, 17 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Tuesday, 28 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 3 to 10 March in New York City. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Thursday night or Friday night in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Pūrṇimā runs from Thu 23:51 to Fri 20:06: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, while Bhadrā falls on Thursday’s, so Holika Dahan is on Friday. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Tuesday, 14 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Friday, 17 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Tuesday, 28 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 3 to 10 March in Toronto. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 15:51 to Sat 12:06: Bhadrā runs past midnight, so Holikā is lit at Friday’s pradoṣa in Bhadrā, away from its face. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Sydney. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 08:51 to Sat 05:06: the Pūrṇimā holds Friday’s pradoṣa, free of Bhadrā, so Holikā is lit then. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Dubai. Holashtak 2028 · 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
Friday night or Saturday night in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Pūrṇimā runs from Fri 12:51 to Sat 09:06: Bhadrā ends before midnight, so Holikā is lit on Friday night once it ends. Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95
Rang Panchami falls on Wednesday, 15 March. Rang Panchami 2028
Sheetala Ashtami falls on Saturday, 18 March. Sheetala Ashtami 2028
Gangaur falls on Wednesday, 29 March. Gangaur 2028
Holāṣṭaka, the eight days before Holikā, runs from 4 to 11 March in Singapore. Holashtak 2028 · 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 2028 around the world
Each city’s own sunrise and sunset- DelhiDahan 20:28 – 20:51
- MumbaiDahan 20:28 – 21:10
- KolkataDahan 20:28 – 23:46
- ChennaiDahan 20:28 – 20:42
- BengaluruDahan 20:28 – 20:53
- HyderabadDahan 20:28 – 20:48
- AhmedabadDahan 20:28 – 21:11
- PuneDahan 20:28 – 21:07
- JaipurDahan 20:28 – 20:57
- LucknowDahan 20:28 – 20:37
- LondonDahan 17:55 – 20:25
- New York CityDahan 17:56 – 20:06
- TorontoDahan 18:17 – 20:06
- SydneyDahan 19:18 – 21:37
- DubaiDahan 18:58 – 20:50
- SingaporeDahan 22:58 – 01:14
Other years: Holi 2026, Holi 2027; all Holi dates.
Questions
From the Dharmasindhu pp. 94–95, with the page for each.
When is Holika Dahan 2028?
In Delhi, on the night of Friday, 10 March 2028, from 20:28 to 20:51. Every city on this page keeps the same day. Dharmasindhu p. 94
When is Rangwali Holi?
In Delhi in 2028, on Saturday, 11 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