As we eagerly wait for Holika Dahan 2025, it’s essential to delve into the profound significance of ‘Holika Dahan” which marks the eve of this vibrant festival. 

Holika Dahan 2025 is not just a ritual; it’s a symbolic reminder of the triumph of good over evil. 

This ceremonial bonfire commemorates the legend of Prahlad and his unwavering devotion, which ultimately led to the downfall of his malevolent aunt, Holika. 

As families gather around the sacred flames, they partake in an age-old tradition that unites communities in joy and reflection. 

Celebrating Holika Dahan 2025 with this meaningful prelude ensures that we honour our cultural heritage while embracing the joyous festivities ahead. 

Holika Dahan 2025 , the eve of Holi, is a significant ritual that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. 

This ceremonial bonfire commemorates the legend of Prahlad and his unwavering devotion, which led to the downfall of his evil aunt, Holika. 

As families gather around the sacred flames, they partake in an age-old tradition that unites communities in joy and reflection. 

As we anticipate Holika Dahan 2025, celebrating it with this meaningful prelude ensures that we honor our cultural heritage while embracing the joyous festivities ahead.

Palash Tree and Holika Dahan 2025 Festival

The Palash flower embodies five elements: red for fire, yellow for earth, and black for space. 

White and blue Palash flowers also exist, but white has become rare due to its association with transformation into gold and Tikaal-Darshi.

Holi is celebrated with Palash flower powder because it balances three elements, particularly fire and earth. 

Additionally, Palash helps balance Vata, Kapha, and Pitha. For these reasons, ancient India used colors derived from flowers. 

How can Palash flowers be used for Holika Dahan 2025?

This Holi, harness the power of the Palash flower to cleanse and revitalize your home and body.  

Dip a broom or mop into a bucket of water infused with Palash flower extract and sweep the floors to clear away negativity. 

Hang a Palash flower garland (Bandan Vaar) to balance the five elements and further purify your living space.  

Additionally,  you can tap into the flower’s medicinal benefits by dining on a plate (Thali) fashioned from Palash leaves, an ancient Indian tradition.

Vastu Shastra Door Power: Removing Negative Energies from Door Placement

Take Desi cow dung (Gober) and prepare a Bandan Vaar (Toran) with Swastik symbols embedded in it.

Shape the cow dung into circular pieces, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and inscribe a Swastika symbol at the center of each. Allow them to dry for 24 hours.

For the Bandan Vaar, create a minimum of 11 Swastik-shaped circular cow dung pieces to use as a protective and auspicious decoration.

Kitchen Remedy and Holi 2025 ( Holika 2025 )

Even one should place a single piece of toran made from gober in Kitchen – Make a Note that Gober Toran should have a Swastika symbol in the centre and placed near the stove/gas at eye level and you will find lots of positive changes in your kitchen.

Holika Dahan 2025 Dates and Time

Holika Dahan, also referred to as Choti Holi, is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated on the eve of Rangwali Holi, also known as Rang Holi.  

In 2025, Holika Dahan will be celebrated on March 13th from 11:26 pm to 12:19 am on March 14th.

5 Elements and Holi 2025 ( Holika Dahan 2025 )

To balance and maintain the energy field of your main door entrance, draw a Rangoli on Holi using the five elemental colors: red, white, blue, green, and yellow.

Important Considerations:

Color Sequence: Begin with white on the outer line, followed by red, yellow, green, and lastly, black.

Shape of the Rangoli: Match the shape to the direction your main door faces:

South West: Square

North West: Half Moon

North East: Circle

South East: Triangle

What to do on Rang Panchami ?

Scholars advise against working or traveling right after Holika Tithi, as the Parma Tithi that follows is considered inauspicious for starting any new or significant endeavors. Both Diwali and Holi are highly significant, as Parma falls on the day after each of these festivals.

Business Scaling on Holi/Holika Dahan 2025 Night

Also perform this Kriya Surya Swar onlyOn the day of Holi, tie a five-colored thread or cloth onto a coconut and circle your house or factory clockwise an odd number of times (e.g., 3 or 5) to perform a Vastu Registry.

Do not exceed 5 rounds, and for multi-story buildings, begin the clockwise rounds from the top floor and work your way down to the ground floor. This process, known as Utara/Usara, helps eliminate negative energies, and it’s customary to start from the top (head) and move downwards towards the feet.

While taking the 5 rounds, recite your Istha Devi or Isht Dev Mantra, and then place the coconut near or in the Holika bonfire. Additionally, perform these rituals only in Surya Swar Kriya..

Removing Nazar Dristhi, Business Loss, and Family Ailments with Coconut

Take a coconut and wrap it with thread or cloth that has the 5 elemental colors. Circle the coconut 5 times around the head of yourself and each family member (as this is a Usara) and then place the coconut into the Holika.

The Day after Holika Dahan 2025

Place 2 earthenware lamps (diyas) with mustard or neem oil outside of the main entrance. Each lamp should have 4 wicks (batti) and is also known as a Chaumukha Diya.

Remove Evil Eyes Ill-Effects from Business

Method 1 to erase Evil Eye Effect from your business on Holi

• Combine Pili Sarso and Black Urad and energize them with the “Om” mantra.
• Scatter the mixture across your business premises.
• After 24 hours, sweep up the mixture using a broom made of Peacock Feathers and later sprinkle Gangajal around the area.

Method 2 to erase Evil Eye from your Business

• On Holi night, take a lemon and stud it with 5 cloves.
• Place Bhimsen Kapoor on top of the lemon and circle your business’s front entrance, desk, and chair 3 times clockwise.
• For those in the hospitality industry, circle the cash counter and your chair 3 times.
• Dispose off the lemon on Holika Dahan night and sprinkle Gangajal around the premises.

Get back lost money  on Holika Dahan 2025 डूबा पैसा वापस लेना

Light a clay diya (lamp) made with cow dung and 4 cotton wicks, filled with cow ghee, during the auspicious combination of Chandra Swar and Prithvi or Jal Tatva on Holi night. Place the lit diya in the southeast corner of your house.

Holika Dahan 2025 : A Ritual for Healing

First Method

1. Prepare a Khichadi: Combine 5 or 7 different grains and cook them in an earthen pot (Mitti ki Handi).
2. Perform Utara: Circle the afflicted person 3 or 5 times with the Khichadi, moving from head to toe.
3. Leave the Khichadi: Place the Khichadi at a crossroads (Chauraha) or offer it to a cow.

Second Method 

1. Prepare a Roti : Prepare Roti from Wheat ( Jau/जौ ) and Black Til (काला तिल)
2. Perform Utara: Circle the afflicted person 3 or 5 times with the Wheat Roti, moving from head to toe.
3. Offer to Cow or Dog : Offer this Roti to a cow/black dog or any animals who can consume it.

How to Remove Navagraha Dosha in Holika Dahan 2025 ?

To alleviate the effects of Navgraha Dosha during Holi, create a hole in a dried coconut on Holi night and fill it with cow ghee. Circle ( It is Usara ) the afflicted person three to five times from head to toe with the coconut, then cast it into the Holika bonfire.

How to Protect our Business from the Evil Eye on Holika Dahan 2025 ?

To protect your business from the evil eye on Holi, take the sacred ashes (Raakh) from the Holika Dahan fire and use them to draw a Swastika symbol at the main entrance of your business premises on the night of Holika Dahan.

A Special Usara for Holi 

1. Are your factory machines or cars not working properly?
2. Are your workplace machines requiring a lot of maintenance?
3. Are you suffering from multiple health problems?

Solution:

Gather black sesame seeds, black mustard seeds, black urad beans, coal, and a black cloth.

Tie all these items securely in the black cloth. Take this bundle and circle it 3 or 5 times around either your body, a machine, or a factory to create an “Usara.”
Finally, immerse this “Usara” in a flowing river or the sea.

Brahmastra for Bad Finances, Disputes and Vastu Dosha

If you are facing financial difficulties, family disputes, or extreme Vastu Dosha, perform a Havan on the day of Holi using sacred woods associated with the nine planetary system, including Shwetank, Khadir, Palash, Apamarga, Shami, Kusha, Lavang, Durva, and Bhimseni Kapoor.

Additionally, add Palash tree branch powder to the Havan Samagri.

Chant the following mantra 108 times while performing the Havan:

“Om Hram Hrim Hum Hraum Haḥ Mama Bhumi Kshetre Dharitri Jāgratāvasthāyām Kuru Kuru Swāhā॥”

मंत्र (भूमि जाग्ररण) – ॐ ह्रां ह्रीं हुं ह्रौं हः मम (भूमि क्षेत्रे) धरित्री जागृतावस्थायां कुरू कुरू स्वाहा ॥

If one is not able to perform the Havan on Holika Dahan then you can perform on Beej Tithi ( 2nd Day from Holika Dahan as per Hindu Calendar ) 

Let me know how you found this blog on Holika Dahan 2025 ? Wish you one and all Happy Holi /Holika.

Love & Light
Nirav Hiingu