Holi 2001 Date — Saturday, March 10, 2001
When is Holi in 2001? Holi 2001 falls on Saturday, March 10, 2001.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2001 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Sat, 3 March 2001 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 9 March 2001 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 10 March 2001 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Wed, 14 March 2001 |
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 |
| 2004 | Sun, 7 March 2004 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2001
- Holika Dahan 2001 date — Fri, 9 March 2001
- Ugadi 2001 date — Mon, 26 March 2001
- Gudi Padwa 2001 date — Mon, 26 March 2001
- Chaitra Navratri 2001 date — Mon, 26 March 2001
- Maha Shivaratri 2001 date — Wed, 21 February 2001
- Ram Navami 2001 date — Mon, 2 April 2001
- Hanuman Jayanti 2001 date — Sun, 8 April 2001
- Thaipusam 2001 date — Thu, 8 February 2001
- Vishu 2001 date — Fri, 13 April 2001
- Baisakhi 2001 date — Fri, 13 April 2001
- Tamil Puthandu 2001 date — Fri, 13 April 2001
- Vasant Panchami 2001 date — Mon, 29 January 2001
