This time Holi fell on 13th of February and we celebrate the day of Holika Dahan just a day before Holi. Because Hiranyakashipu ordered her sister Holika to sit on the pyre taking his son Prahalad on her lap. Holika was blessed that she can enter into the fire uninjured. But prayers of Prahalad to lord Vishnu ended Holika's life for the cause of using boon for sin.

Shubh Mahurat of Holika Dahan 2017 is from 6 PM to 8 PM, and here are the proper vidhi for worship,

1. Bring fresh harvest, water, gulal, jaggery, rice, chandan, turmeric flower, beads and other common puja items along with you.
2. Recall lord Ganesha first and pay honor of your devotion to him, then Goddess Ambika, lord Narasimha and his devotee Prahlada.
3. Offer rice/ fresh grain, turmeric, chandan, flower & beads to Holika.
4. Then take three parikrama around Holika and pour water after every parikrama ends.
5. You can take the Holika ash at home, as it is considered to be blessings of fortune.
6. As you finish your parikramas, chant mantras and give homage to lord Ganesha and goddess Ambika.
7. Apply some ash on your body, as Holika cools down next day.

Also Read:

Make your 'Holi' badass with these simple hacks

5 best places to celebrate Holi in India