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.
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, 2026Purnima Tithi Ends – 05:07 PM on Mar 03, 2026
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.
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.
