Holi 2000 Date — Tuesday, March 21, 2000
When is Holi in 2000? Holi 2000 falls on Tuesday, March 21, 2000.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2000 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Mon, 13 March 2000 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Mon, 20 March 2000 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Tue, 21 March 2000 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Sat, 25 March 2000 |
About Holi
Holi celebrates the victory of devotion over ego (Holika Dahan) and the playful colors of spring (Rangwali Holi). It is tied to Krishna’s leelas in Braj and to seasonal renewal across North India, with related observances elsewhere.
How to observe
On Holika Dahan eve, many communities light a bonfire with prayers. The next day, people play with colors, share gujiya and sweets, and visit temples. Use skin-safe colors and respect local rules about water and public spaces.
Why we celebrate
Victory of Prahlada's devotion over Hiranyakashipu; burning of Holika. Celebrates spring, forgiveness, and Krishna's leela in Braj.
How it is celebrated
Play with colors, water, music; community harmony. In Braj, Lathmar Holi and temple celebrations.
Puja timing
Holika Dahan on Purnima evening; Holi colors next morning (Parva). Puja of Holika before bonfire.
Foods & offerings
Gujiya, malpua, thandai, puran poli, dahi vada — regional sweets.
Rituals
- Collect wood; Holika dahan after sunset with parikrama.
- Offer grains, coconut to fire; apply ash for protection.
- Next morning: apply gulal, visit friends and elders.
- Seek forgiveness and renew relationships.
Holi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Tue, 21 March 2000 |
| 2001 | Sat, 10 March 2001 |
| 2002 | Fri, 29 March 2002 |
| 2003 | Wed, 19 March 2003 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2000
- Holika Dahan 2000 date — Mon, 20 March 2000
- Ugadi 2000 date — Wed, 5 April 2000
- Gudi Padwa 2000 date — Wed, 5 April 2000
- Chaitra Navratri 2000 date — Wed, 5 April 2000
- Maha Shivaratri 2000 date — Sat, 4 March 2000
- Ram Navami 2000 date — Wed, 12 April 2000
- Vishu 2000 date — Thu, 13 April 2000
- Baisakhi 2000 date — Thu, 13 April 2000
- Tamil Puthandu 2000 date — Thu, 13 April 2000
- Hanuman Jayanti 2000 date — Tue, 18 April 2000
- Thaipusam 2000 date — Sat, 19 February 2000
- Vasant Panchami 2000 date — Thu, 10 February 2000
