Holi 2024 Will be Celebrated Under the Shadow of Lunar Eclipse, Know the Exact Date and Mahurta of Holika Dahan

It is believed that many types of negative energy are released during the eclipse. In such a situation, lunar eclipse taking place during Holi this year may cast a shadow on Holi celebrations. Let us find out how Holi celebrations will be affected.

Lunar eclipse and Holi 2024

The first eclipse is a lunar eclipse that will take place on March 25, which will coincide with the presence of the Moon in the zodiac sign Virgo alongside Rahu. Interestingly, the festival of Holi will align with this lunar eclipse.

According to the Panchang, the lunar eclipse is set for March 25, 2024, during the full moon of Shukla Paksha in the Phalgun month.

It will occur in Virgo, starting at 10:23 am and concluding at 03:02 pm. Despite being invisible in India, the eclipse will be observed in various locations, including America, Japan, Russia, Ireland, England, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, France, Holland, Belgium, Southern Norway, and Switzerland. In 2024, there will be total of four eclipses: two lunar (March 25 and September 18) and two solar (April 8 and October 2), according to the English calendar.