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Holika Dahan 2025: Timing, Traditions, and Significance
**The Legend of Holika Dahan**
This festival draws inspiration from the tale of Prahlad, a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu, and his father, the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who sought to halt his son’s devotion. To achieve this, Hiranyakashipu’s sister, Holika, who possessed the ability to resist fire, deceived Prahlad into joining her on a pyre. However, divine intervention saved Prahlad while Holika was consumed by the flames. This story exemplifies the triumph of unwavering faith and justice over pride and malevolence.
**Holika Dahan 2025: Timings and Muhurta**
For those participating in the ritual, the most auspicious time for Holika Dahan will be between 11:26 PM and 12:31 AM on March 14, 2025. The Purnima Tithi (Full Moon) begins at 10:35 AM on March 13, 2025, and concludes at 12:23 PM on March 14, 2025.
**Key Timings for Holika Dahan:**
– Holika Dahan: March 13, 2025 (Thursday)
– Holika Dahan Muhurta: 11:26 PM to 12:31 AM (Friday, March 14)
– Bhadra Punchha: 06:57 PM to 08:14 PM
– Bhadra Mukha: 08:14 PM to 10:22 PM
– Purnima Tithi Begins: 10:35 AM on March 13
– Purnima Tithi Ends: 12:23 PM on March 14
It is widely believed that performing the ritual during the designated Holika Dahan Muhurta is highly auspicious, whereas conducting it during Bhadra Mukha can lead to inauspicious outcomes.
**Significance of the Dahan**
As twilight falls, families gather to light bonfires, offering grains, coconuts, and sweets into the flames. This act is believed to eradicate evil influences and bring prosperity and protection to the household. The sacred ashes from the bonfire are often used to mark the forehead, symbolizing purification.
Holika Dahan not only marks the victory of light over darkness but also signals the arrival of spring, ushering in joy, harmony, and the vibrant celebrations of Rangwali Holi, which will be celebrated on March 14, 2025 (Friday).
So, make sure to mark this date on your calendar and partake in this ancient tradition with dedication and positivity!
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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot
Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.
The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.
According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.
Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.
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Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.
The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.
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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate
Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.
The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.
She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.
After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.
He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.
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People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.
They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.
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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel
New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.
According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.
The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.
The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.
Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.
In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.
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