Holi Pooja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Rituals for a Traditional Celebration

A grand Holika Dahan celebration in a bustling Indian town, where devotees gather around a towering bonfire to mark the victory of good over evil on the eve of Holi.

Holi signifies welcoming the spring season after the cold winter months with colors. However, it also involves praying and performing pooja for Lord Krishna. Typically, Holi pooja is organized to seek blessing from the lord for happiness and prosperity and this event marks the victory of good over evil.

From Holika Dahan to the rituals for Lord Krishna, it is important to follow the Holi puja steps carefully. You must know the right timing, and date, as well.

Here is a complete explanation of the Holi puja Vidhi.

The Auspicious Timings

Holi pooja is auspicious and therefore must be performed at the Shubh Mahurat.

Holika pujan is on 13th March 2025, Thursday, 11:26 to 11:46 PM.

Purnima – 10:35 AM March 13 to 12:23 PM March 14. 

Also, Rangwali Holi on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Bhadra Punchha – 06:57 PM to 08:14 PM

Bhadra Mukha – 08:14 PM to 10:22 PM 

Holika Dahan during Pradosh with Bhadra

The Items Needed During Holi Pooja

According to the Holi puja Vidhi, a few essential items are required such as:

  • Cow dung cakes and small logs to signify Holika
  • Vermilion or Roli
  • Rice grains
  • Turmeric
  • Coconut
  • Flowers 
  • Betel leaves
  • Sweets
  • A kalash full of water
  • Raw cotton threads

The Steps for Holi Pooja

Traditionally, there are basically five Holi pooja steps to follow. 

1. Setup

Set up the right spot for Holka Dahan. Clean the space and create a model of Holika. You may draw a rangoli in this spot.

2.  Purification

Before lighting the fire, offer Kumkum or vermilion, turmeric, and water. Also, purify the surroundings by chanting mantras for Holika pujan. 

3. Holika Dahan

Set Holika on fire. Start chanting mantras. This will protect you from negative energy. Tie cotton thread around the fire by moving in circles at least three or a maximum of seven times.

A warm Holika Dahan pooja at home with a family gathered around a sacred fire, performing rituals on the eve of Holi in a serene setting.

4. Offerings

Offer grains, sweets, coconut, and other things to the fire and seek blessings from the divine for happiness and prosperity for the future.

5. Conclusion

When the fire is out, rub the Vibhuti or ash on your forehead and seek divine protection. Distribute the prasad to family and friends and share well-wishes with family and friends.

Welcome Spring with Colors

On the next day, celebrate the arrival of spring with colors. Start the day by offering prayers and worshipping Lord Krishna. Visit the nearby temple and shower colors and flowers on the Lord to seek blessings for a positive beginning. Women typically sing bhajans and devotional songs as well to praise the lord and remember the playful acts between Radha and Krishna on Holi day.

Finally, the Holi celebration starts with loud beats of the drums or Dhols, traditional songs and dance performances. People shower colors at others and in the air to show their faith in the divine and their joy for a new beginning.

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