🪔 About Holika Dahan/Vasant Purnima

Bhakt Prahlad was a great devotee of Sri Hari. Angered by Prahlad's devotion, his father, Hiranyakashyap, ordered his sister, Holika, to sit in the fire with Prahlad on her lap. Holika had got the boon that fire would not harm her.

She sat on a pyre with her nephew, Prahlad. But chanting Sri Hari's holy names with devotion shielded Prahlad while Holika was reduced to ashes. The burning of Holika, thus, marks the triumph of good over evil.

Holika Dahan is an auspicious day to begin any Sadhana, particularly of Sri Hari.

Other Celebrations

Vasant Purnima

It is the ritual of playing Holi with colors—the Rangotsav — which began in the era of Sri Krishna. It was Lord Krishna who started playing Holi with Radha Rani and the Gopis. Vasant Purnima coincides with Holi.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: 12-lettered Mantra Jap of Sri Hari

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
  • Light a lamp and perform simple puja of your chosen deity.
  • Do japa, meditation, and short stotra/recitation.
  • Keep the day sattvic and peaceful; practice self-reflection and gratitude.
  • Donate if possible (food, milk, fruits) or help someone in need.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eggs, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol.
  • Avoid anger, gossip, criticism, and harsh speech.
  • Avoid heavy/oily food and excessive sleep; keep the day simple and sattvic.