Today's Panchang (Almanac), March 3, 2026: Chandra Grahan: Today is Phalguna Purnima, Holika Dahan, and a lunar eclipse. The occurrence of all three on the same day holds special significance for devotees. According to the Panchang, today is Phalguna Shukla Purnima Tithi, Magha Nakshatra, Sukrama Yoga, Bava Karan, and the Moon is in Leo. Learn about the lunar eclipse's auspicious time, Bhadra timings, sunrise, moonrise, Rahukaal, and Dishashool, among other things, from today's Panchang.

Today's Panchang, 3 March 2026 Holika Dahan and Chandra Grahan: Today, along with Falgun Purnima, there is also a lunar eclipse and Holika Dahan. According to the Panchang, today is Falgun Shukla Purnima Tithi, Magha Nakshatra, Sukra Yoga, Bava Karan, Dishashool of the North, the Moon in Leo, and the Sun in Aquarius. The lunar eclipse will begin at 3:20 pm today and end at 6:46 am. The Sutak period has already begun at 6:23 am. Holika Dahan can also be performed, but the evening Holika Dahan will not be affected by Bhadra. The occurrence of Falgun Purnima, lunar eclipse, and Holika Dahan on the same day holds special significance for devotees. Preparations for worship in temples and religious rituals in homes have begun since morning, and due to the Sutak period, special attention is being paid to the rituals. Holika Dahan is considered a symbol of the victory of good over evil. Devotees across the country perform puja by lighting fire as per the rituals and also wish each other Happy Holi.

According to the Hindu calendar, Phalguna Purnima is considered the last full moon of the year. Bathing, donating, and worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day hold special significance. It is believed that charity and good deeds on this day bring happiness and prosperity and the absolution of sins. Holika Dahan symbolizes the victory of good over evil. According to legend, Lord Vishnu killed Holika to protect the devotee Prahlad. In this memory, Holika Dahan is performed every year on the night of Phalguna Purnima. People circumambulate the fire and pray for their own well-being and that of their families. Tuesday fasting will also be observed today. During the Tuesday fast, a chola (cloth) and vermilion are offered to Lord Hanuman, and after offering food, reciting the Hanuman Chalisa or Bajrang Baan is considered auspicious.

Today's Panchang (Aaj Ka Panchang), 3 March 2026
Today's Tithi- Purnima – till 05:07 PM, then Pratipada Tithi
Today's Nakshatra- Magha – till 07:31 AM, after this Purvaphalguni Nakshatra
Today's Karan- Bava – till 05:07 PM, Balava – till 04:54 AM, 4 March, then Kaulava
Today's Yoga- Sukrama – till 10:25 AM, Dhriti Yoga
Today's Paksha- Shukla Paksha
Today's day- Tuesday
Moon sign- Leo

Sunrise-Sunset and Moonrise-Moonset Timings
Sunrise- 06:44 AM
Sunset- 06:22 PM
Moonrise- 06:21 PM
Moonset- No Moonset

Auspicious Yoga and Muhurat for Holika Dahan on March 3, 2026
Holika Dahan Time: Starts from 06:47 PM to 08:50 PM
Brahma Muhurta: 05:05 AM to 05:55 AM
Abhijit Muhurta: 12:10 PM to 12:56 PM
Vijay Muhurta: 02:29 PM to 03:16 PM
Godhuli Muhurta: 06:20 PM to 06:44 PM
Nishita Muhurta: 12:08 AM, 12:57 AM, March 4

Shivvas: At the crematorium – until 5:07 PM, then with Gauri

Today's inauspicious time 3 March 2026
Rahukaal: 03:28 PM to 04:55 PM
Yamaganda: 09:39 AM to 11:06 AM
Durmuhurta: 09:04 AM to 09:50 AM
Gulika Kaal: 12:33 PM to 02:00 PM
Adal Yoga: 06:44 AM to 07:31 AM
Varjya: 03:34 PM to 05:10 PM
Ganda Mool: 06:44 AM to 07:31 AM
Dishashool- North

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