Holi 2003 Date — Wednesday, March 19, 2003
When is Holi in 2003? Holi 2003 falls on Wednesday, March 19, 2003.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2003 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Tue, 11 March 2003 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Tue, 18 March 2003 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Wed, 19 March 2003 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Sat, 22 March 2003 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Fri, 29 March 2002 |
| 2003 | Wed, 19 March 2003 |
| 2004 | Sun, 7 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Sat, 26 March 2005 |
| 2006 | Wed, 15 March 2006 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2003
- Holika Dahan 2003 date — Tue, 18 March 2003
- Ugadi 2003 date — Wed, 2 April 2003
- Gudi Padwa 2003 date — Wed, 2 April 2003
- Chaitra Navratri 2003 date — Wed, 2 April 2003
- Maha Shivaratri 2003 date — Sat, 1 March 2003
- Ram Navami 2003 date — Fri, 11 April 2003
- Vishu 2003 date — Mon, 14 April 2003
- Baisakhi 2003 date — Mon, 14 April 2003
- Tamil Puthandu 2003 date — Mon, 14 April 2003
- Hanuman Jayanti 2003 date — Wed, 16 April 2003
- Thaipusam 2003 date — Sun, 16 February 2003
- Vasant Panchami 2003 date — Thu, 6 February 2003
