New Delhi, March 2 -- Kalkaji Peethadheeshwar Mahant Surendranath Avadhut on Monday said that Holika Dahan will be observed on March 3, following the conclusion of the lunar eclipse.

Speaking to ANI, Avadhut said, "Holika Dahan will take place on March 3, between 6:22 pm and 8:50 pm, once the lunar eclipse concludes. He explained that, in the Sanatan tradition, Holi is a festival of great significance, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. This year, Holika Dahan coincides with Purnima Tithi, specifically Bhadra Rahit Purnima, which is regarded as particularly auspicious."

Holi, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The celebration is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, symbolizing the...