Holika Dahan

Holika Dahan - Bonfire Night Before Holi

Celebrate the victory of good over evil with the traditional Holika bonfire ceremony, prayers, and community gatherings at designated grounds.

The Legend

Holika Dahan commemorates the story of Prahlad's devotion to Lord Vishnu and the burning of demoness Holika, symbolizing the victory of devotion over evil.

Evening Program

• 6:00 PM: Community gathering and setup
• 6:30 PM: Story narration of Prahlad and Holika
• 7:00 PM: Holika puja and prayers
• 7:30 PM: Lighting of the sacred bonfire
• 8:00 PM: Circumambulation and offerings to fire
• 8:30 PM: Community singing and celebration

Traditions

• Walking around the bonfire 3 or 7 times
• Offering new harvest grains to the fire
• Taking home sacred ash for blessings
• Community bonding before Holi colors

Dress: Old clothes (as it's near an open fire)

FREE Community Event