Festivals · 2027

Holi 2027: The Computed Date, Tithi and Muhurat

By Dr. R.P. Sharma — Vedic Astrologer, practising since 1979 · Reviewed 10 Jul 2026

By Dr. R.P. Sharma, Vedic astrologer since 1979 · timings computed on real sidereal positions

Holi 2027 falls on Monday, 22 March 2027. The governing tithi — Phalguna Purnima — Holika Dahan by night, colours the next morning — runs from 21-03-2027 18:22 IST to 22-03-2027 16:14 IST, computed from the ephemeris with the Lahiri ayanamsa, the way a Panchang actually derives it. The observance follows pradosh (just after sunset).

How the day is kept

Holika Dahan is kept in the pradosh span while the Purnima prevails (Bhadra set aside first); Rangwali Holi follows the next day.

Why the tithi window matters more than the date

A Hindu festival is not a civil date; it is a tithi caught at a particular quality of time — pradosh (just after sunset) here. When the tithi straddles two days, the rule decides the day, which is why two neighbouring calendars sometimes disagree while both cite the same sky. The window printed above is the actual astronomy; the rule applied to it is the tradition. Together they give you the answer the forwards never explain. For the method itself, see our muhurat & festivals guide.

Frequently asked questions

When is Holi in 2027?

Holi 2027 falls on Monday, 22 March 2027. The tithi runs 21-03-2027 18:22 to 22-03-2027 16:14 IST, and the observance follows pradosh (just after sunset).

What is the exact tithi time for Holi 2027?

The tithi begins 21-03-2027 18:22 IST and ends 22-03-2027 16:14 IST (computed, Lahiri ayanamsa). Local windows shift by some minutes city to city.

Why is Holika Dahan timed to pradosh and not any evening hour?

The dahan is prescribed while Purnima holds the pradosh (post-sunset) span, with Bhadra excluded — the computed tithi window is what decides it, not the calendar date alone.

Should I fix an important beginning on Holi 2027?

A festival is auspicious in itself, but a dated personal beginning — a purchase, a launch, a ceremony — is best matched to your own chart and the day's full Panchang. That is a ten-minute check in a consultation.

A festival is a fine day to ask a serious question. One flat, all-inclusive fee of ₹5,100.

WhatsApp✦ Book Now

More Festival & Muhurat Dates

People Also Ask

About holi 2027 benefits

Understood well, holi 2027 helps you time decisions, choose supportive windows and apply the right remedies — turning general knowledge into practical guidance.

✦ Book Consultation (₹5,100) WhatsApp Dr. Sharma

About Dr. Sharma's Experience

When will the solar eclipse occur in India in 2027 and at what time?

The next visible surya grahan (total solar eclipse) for India falls on Monday, 2 August 2027. From Faridabad the partial begins at 10:31 a.m. IST, totality reaches 11:53 a.m., and the eclipse ends at 1:18 p.m. IST. The Moon’s 5th-house transit in Cancer while conjunct Ketu (South Node) and opposed by the Sun in Leo governs the grahan; your personal bhava chart shows where this eclipse’s shadow falls and what area of life it touches. Related: 12 August 2026 surya grahan (not visible in India — no sutak).

What is the Diwali date in 2027?

Diwali in 2027 is on Thursday, 5 November. The main Lakshmi Puja muhurat runs from 6:07 p.m. to 8:02 p.m. IST; check your local city chart for exact timings. The Moon will be in Taurus in the 2nd house, aspected by Jupiter—auspicious for wealth and family harmony.

When is Lakshmi Puja during Diwali 2027?

Lakshmi Puja on Diwali 2027 is on 5 November, with the primary muhurat from 6:07 p.m. to 8:02 p.m. IST. During this window the Moon occupies Rohini nakshatra in Taurus, receiving Jupiter’s direct aspect—an excellent window for Lakshmi puja and new financial beginnings.

How does the 2027 eclipse affect astrology predictions?

The 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse in Leo with Ketu forms a gandanta yoga at 29° Cancer-Leo, intensifying karmic release. Planets in your 1st, 5th, 7th and 10th houses feel stronger effects during the eclipse week. Classical texts (Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra 62/15) advise japa of the Surya Sahasranama or offering red lentils to Agni on eclipse day to moderate harsh results.

How accurate are astrological predictions, really?

Predictions are as accurate as the precision of the birth chart, the strength and dignity of the planets involved, and the length of the dashas being used. A well-cast chart with confirmed lagna and nakshatra gives 70–80 % clarity; the remaining 20–30 % is the free-will layer governed by dharma. My practice since 1979 treats astrology as a map, not a jail.

Can astrology change destiny, or does it only guide?

Astrology reveals karma mapped in houses and dashas; remedies (mantra, gem, charity) can shift timing and intensity, but do not overturn karma. For example, strengthening the 9th-house Jupiter via a yellow sapphire worn after proper mantra initiation can improve luck, yet the dasha sequence remains the master clock.

Is Vedic astrology more reliable than Western astrology?

Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac tied to nakshatras and dashas, which directly correlates to planetary longitudes in the sky. Classical graha and bhava systems give predictive precision for events like marriage, children, and profession; Western tropical methods focus on seasons. Choose the system that aligns with your cultural calendar and ask the astrologer to explain the chart in plain language.

What if an astrologer’s prediction turns out wrong?

Mistakes arise from unclear birth data, weak planetary strength, or short-range methods. Re-check nakshatra, lagna and divisional charts; extend dashas beyond yearly forecasts. Classical texts advise revisiting the chart every three years or at major grahanas. Keep a dated log of events and timings—this record sharpens the lens for future readings.

Read more

Astrology for Holi 2027 Families

In Holi 2027, families in the industrial sectors around Faridabad—Pataudi Road factories and Sector 24-30 trade zones—often arrive with career questions tied to Mars-Jupiter dashas active then. Jupiter transiting Pisces in March sharpens intuition for property matters, especially for those eyeing plots near the Delhi-Faridabad Sky Metro corridor; a waxing Moon in Uttarashada nakshatra on Holi day strengthens Mars-Mercury yogas that favour negotiation and legal clarity. Newly married couples in Neharpar sectors bring marriage-timing queries because Venus moves into Taurus in April, heightening domestic harmony. For relocation decisions, the lagna lord Saturn’s aspect on the 4th house in mid-March cautions about sudden shifts; remedies like donating copper vessels on Holi morning can steady Saturn’s gaze and steady property choices.

More Festival & Muhurat Dates — More