According to ancient beliefs, Holika Dahan is performed on the evening of Falgun Purnima, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. During this festival, people light piles of wood to pray for their prosperity and happiness, with the celebration of colors, Holi, traditionally taking place the next day. However, this year, due to astrological events, the dates for the festival may change, leaving some confusion among devotees regarding when to celebrate, with some regions performing Holika Dahan today and others set to celebrate it on March 3rd.

The auspicious timing for Holika Dahan is detailed for this year, with the full moon occurring from the evening of March 2nd at 05:55 PM to March 3rd at 05:07 PM. Some astrologers suggest that according to the belief in the 'udaya tithi', performing Holika Dahan on the evening of March 3rd is the most favorable. The optimal timing for lighting the Holika fire is specifically between 06:22 PM and 08:50 PM on March 3rd, 2026.

Religious beliefs emphasize that Holika Dahan should not take place during the 'Bhadra kala', which this year occurs from 01:25 AM to 04:30 AM on March 3rd. This provides important time restrictions for practitioners, as engaging in the ritual during these hours is traditionally deemed inauspicious, underscoring the importance of aligning the festival with auspicious timings as per astrological guidelines.