Phalguna Purnima 2026

Full Date

2 March 2026 Evening 5:55 PM – 3 March 2026 Evening 5:07 PM

Muhurat Timings in India

• Phalguna Purnima Begins

  The full moon tithi begins on March 2, 2026, marking the start of Phalguna Purnima rituals and fasting.

  2 March 2026 5:55 PM – 3 March 2026 5:07 PM

• Holika Dahan (Kama Dahanam)

  The sacred bonfire is lit on Phalguna Purnima evening symbolizing the destruction of negativity and evil tendencies.

  3 March 2026 6:23 PM – 3 March 2026 8:51 PM

Introduction

Phalguna Purnima, the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna, holds deep religious and cultural importance. It marks the end of winter, the arrival of spring, and the celebration of Holi across India. Devotees also observe fasting and worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this auspicious day.

Other Names

Phagun Purnima, Vasanta Purnima, Holi Purnima, Dol Purnima

Pooja Vidhi

• Wake up early and bathe in a sacred river or water body.
• Prepare Holika setup with wood, dried cow dung, and grains as per family tradition.
• Worship Lord Vishnu, Prahlad, and Holika before lighting the fire.
• Chant sacred mantras and circle the bonfire three times praying for protection.
• Break your fast after moonrise with prasad and pure vegetarian food.

Rituals

• Take a holy bath at sunrise and offer water to Lord Surya for purification.
• Observe fast (Purnima Vrat) from sunrise till moonrise, worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
• Perform Satyanarayan Puja or Vishnu Sahasranama path for prosperity and peace.
• Light the Holika bonfire in the evening signifying victory of good over evil.
• Offer donations, clothes, and food to the needy to earn virtue and blessings.

Regional Highlights

• In North India, Phalguna Purnima coincides with Holi and Holika Dahan celebrations.
• In South India, the day is observed as Kama Dahanam or Kaman Pandigai in devotion to Lord Shiva.
• In Bengal and Odisha, it is celebrated as Dol Purnima with Radha-Krishna processions and kirtans.
• In Vaishnava tradition, this day marks Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s birth anniversary.

History

According to Hindu scriptures, Phalguna Purnima commemorates multiple divine events. It marks the burning of Holika symbolizing the victory of faith (devotion of Prahlad) over evil. In South India, it is celebrated as Kama Dahanam where Lord Shiva burned Kamadeva to ashes. It also records the birth of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in 1486 CE, who spread Krishna devotion through kirtan and bhakti movements.

Additional Information

• Phalguna Purnima marks spiritual completion, joy, and cleansing of negativities through fire and devotion.
• It aligns major cultural festivals like Holi, Dol Jatra, Kama Dahanam, and Chaitanya Jayanti.
• Devotees observing fast are believed to attain prosperity, good health, and divine grace.