Published 12:38 IST, March 9th 2020
Holika Dahan in Kolkata: Here’s where you should go to celebrate this occasion
Holika Dahan is one of the most important rituals of the festival of Holi. Here is where you should go for a memorable Holika Dahan in Kolkata. Read on.
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Holi is considered to be one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. It is a very important festival for Hindus all over the world. Not just the young but even the elderly enjoy a splash of colours on this festival. The festival of Holi falls on March 10, 2020, this year. The festival starts from night till the next day afternoon.
The first night of Holi is referred to as Holika Dahan. During this time, believers come together and burn the Holika, a pyre signifying the burning of a Hindu demon. Many people gather around the fire and perform various prayers before finally setting it on fire. This is also a sign that the inner demon among them be killed, similar to the death of Holika.
Holika Dahan in Kolkata
Holi is an important festival in Kolkata. The city brings in one of the biggest celebrations of Holi across the country. There is no doubt that the city will also witness several Holika Dahan rituals as well.
There are several places that you can head to for a delightful Holika Dahan in Kolkata, take a look:
- Sri Aurobindo Institute of Culture: The Future Foundation School at Regent Park, Kolkata
- Arora Matthey Limited, Gandhi Colony, Regent Park, Kolkata
- Tollygunge Police Housing Estate, Kalighat, Kolkata
Holika Dahan 2020: Holika Dahan time
The rituals for the Holika Dahan will start in the evening of the Purnima falling. Holika is celebrated by burning a pyre which signifies the burning of the demon, Holika. The timings for the same will be from 6:26 pm to 8:52 pm according to IST on March 9, 2020.
12:38 IST, March 9th 2020