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The fast is broken only after Moonrise. Offer Arghya to the Moon using water, milk, and sesame seeds. Then, eat the Prasad of Til-Kuta. It is usually a Nirjala (no water) fast until the Moon is seen.
Devotees must break their fast on the following day, Monday, March 16, 2026, between 06:30 AM and 08:54 AM. It is crucial to break the fast during this specific window to gain the full merits of the Vrat.
In 2026, Holika Dahan will be observed on Monday, 2nd March.
Traditionally, this fast is kept by mothers for their children. However, unmarried women can also observe it to pray for a good future husband or to remove obstacles in their own life, worshipping Lord Ganesha.