Holika Dahan, celebrated on the Phalgun full moon, marks the end of the Marathi year, culminating in the Holi festival in March. Holi is celebrated diversely across India, with the following day observed as Dhuli Vandana, initiating the four Dhulvadi days. Phalgun Krishna Panchami is known as Rang Panchami. In 2025, Holika Dahan will be on March 13th, followed by Dhulivandan on March 14th.
A lunar eclipse will occur on Holi 2025, but it won't be visible in India, so Vedic rules are not expected to be followed. Some believe this lunar eclipse coincides with a once-in-a-century astrological alignment.
Holi symbolizes the victory of good over evil. Burning Holika is believed to destroy negativity and bring happiness, positivity, and prosperity. Applying Holika's ashes (bhasma) to the forehead with faith is a common practice for attracting these benefits, and astrology offers several remedies using this bhasma.
For financial problems, tie Holika's ashes in a red cloth and store it in your safe or purse to improve your financial situation. To achieve success in work, apply Holika Bhasma before starting any new endeavor.
To bring happiness and peace to your home, keep Holika's ashes in a box and sprinkle a pinch in each corner on auspicious occasions to end quarrels. To protect the house from evil spirits or address frequent illness in a family member, tie Holika's ashes in a cloth and keep it near their pillow or apply it to their forehead.