Dahi Handi 2042 Date — Monday, September 8, 2042
When is Dahi Handi in 2042? Dahi Handi 2042 falls on Monday, September 8, 2042.
Observance: Dahi Handi. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Dahi Handi 2042 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Janmashtami | Sun, 7 September 2042 | |
| Dahi Handi (Gopalkala) | Mon, 8 September 2042 | Main day |
Why we celebrate
Krishna's butter-stealing leela enacted — human pyramids in Maharashtra.
How it is celebrated
Handi breaking, govinda pathak competitions.
Puja timing
Day after Krishna Janmashtami.
Foods & offerings
Curd, butter, poha.
Rituals
- Form pyramid safely.
- Break handi with coconut.
Dahi Handi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2041 | Tue, 20 August 2041 |
| 2042 | Mon, 8 September 2042 |
| 2043 | Fri, 28 August 2043 |
| 2044 | Wed, 17 August 2044 |
| 2045 | Tue, 5 September 2045 |
Hindu festivals around Dahi Handi 2042
- Janmashtami 2042 date — Sun, 7 September 2042
- Raksha Bandhan 2042 date — Sun, 31 August 2042
- Hartalika Teej 2042 date — Wed, 17 September 2042
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2042 date — Thu, 18 September 2042
- Onam 2042 date — Fri, 29 August 2042
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2042 date — Fri, 29 August 2042
- Nag Panchami 2042 date — Thu, 21 August 2042
- Anant Chaturdashi 2042 date — Sun, 28 September 2042
- Hariyali Teej 2042 date — Mon, 18 August 2042
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2042 date — Mon, 13 October 2042
- Sharad Navratri 2042 date — Wed, 15 October 2042
- Durga Puja 2042 date — Wed, 22 October 2042
