Overview
- Major panchang listings, including Drik Panchang, place Holika Dahan on March 3 with an evening muhurta around 6:22–8:50 pm, followed by Rangwali Holi on March 4.
- In the Braj region (Mathura–Vrindavan), local scholars and organisers have set Holika Dahan for March 2, citing the March 3 lunar eclipse and the shift to Pratipada after about 6:47 pm.
- News outlets report a patchwork of school and bank holidays, with some states closing on March 3 and others on March 4, reflecting divergent panchang readings and official notices.
- State-by-state guidance varies, with examples showing closures on different combinations of March 2–4, reinforcing the need to check local circulars for final dates.
- Temple festivities have begun with Rangbhari Ekadashi; Vrindavan’s Shri Bankey Bihari temple launched live-streamed darshan as multi-day Holi events proceed toward the bonfires and colour play next week.