Chandra Grahan on Holi 2026: When is Holika Dahan on March 2 or 3? know correct date and muhurat

Chandra Grahan is going to take place on March 3, 2026 that can be the rare celestial event. This will be a unique moment for all the skyewatchers and astronomers because the event will occur on the festival of Holi, which is a major Hindu festival and celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and joy. Holika Dahan is faling on the same day when Lunar Eclipse is happening so people are confused about the Holika Dahan Puja Muhurat that when they would be able to perform Holika Dahan puja because of Chandra Grahan.

When is Chandra Grahan 2026: Date and Time

Chandra Grahan is going to take place on March 3, 2026.

When is Holika Dahan? Puja Muhurat:

As we already mentioned that Chandra Grahan is going to occur on March 3 so due to sutak period, Holika Dahan puja will not be performed on March 3. Holika Dahan puja will be performed on March 2, 2026 according to traditional Panchang timings from the evening until the following day and Dhulendi or rang wali holi will be celebrated on March 4, 2026.

Lunar Eclipse 2026: Chandra Grahan on Holi; when to perform holika dahan on March 2 or 3?

Holika Dahan on Phalguna Purnima

According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Holika Dahan is observed on Phalguna Purnima, the full moon day of Phalguna. In 2026, the Purnima tithi begins on the evening of March 2 and continues till March 3. Tuesday. On March 3, no auspicious activity will be done because of the lunar eclipse and Sutak period.

Holika Dahan Muhurat 2026: Purnima Tithi

Purnima Tithi Begins - 05:55 PM on Mar 02, 2026
Purnima Tithi Ends - 05:07 PM on Mar 03, 2026

Lunar Eclipse 2026 on Holi: Rare coincidence after 100 years – know holika dahan and sutak time?

Holika Dahan & Bhadra Kaal

Now, we will celebrated Holika Dahan on March 2, 2026 so people should keep this in mind that Bhadra Kaal will start from 05:58 PM on March 2 and it will continue till 5:30 AM, March 3, 2026. It is advised to Holika Dahan should be performed before bhadra kaal.

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Chandra Grahan and Sutak Kaal

On March 3, Sutak kaal will begin from 06:23 AM in the morning so Holika Dahan can also be performed between 05:30 AM and 06:23 AM. If you perform Holika Dahan on this day then you will get Purnima tithi with no bhadra kaal.

When to do Holika Dahan?

You will get two Muhurats one is on March 2, 2026 that will be without Purnima Tithi and another you will get on March 3, 2026 just before starting the Sutak period so this depends upon you, when will you choose the muhurat to perform Holika Dahan Puja.

Lunar Eclipse 2026: Visibility in other countries:

The Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, New Zealand, Australia, Antarctica, , North & South America, Russia and entire Asia.

General impact of Lunar Eclipse:

We must mention here that this Lunar Eclipse is going to take place in Leo zodiac sign under Purva Phalguni Nakshatra and this Nakshatra belongs to Venus planet that represents love, passion, pleasure, beauty and luxury. This will also birng the past life connection and remove all karmic connections and Leo is governed by planet Sun so Leo's will show their power, ego to the one who is known to them and they will definitely come in the authority so that no one can defeat them. There will b arguments among people so that they won't take the decisions accordingly.

Chandra Grahan 2026: FAQs

1. When is Chandra Grahan in 2026?In 2026, Chandra Grahan is going to take place on March 3, on the day of Holika Dahan.
2. When to perform Holika Dahan puja?Holika Dahan puja can be performed once the eclipse ends and kusha grass can be added in that bonfire so that Sutak period won't make it impure.

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