Holi 2010 Date — Monday, March 1, 2010
When is Holi in 2010? Holi 2010 falls on Monday, March 1, 2010.
Observance: Holi (Rangwali / Dhulandi). City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holi 2010 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holashtak begins | Mon, 22 February 2010 | |
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 28 February 2010 | Bonfire, evening before |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 1 March 2010 | Festival of colours |
| Ranga Panchami | Fri, 5 March 2010 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Wed, 11 March 2009 |
| 2010 | Mon, 1 March 2010 |
| 2011 | Sun, 20 March 2011 |
| 2012 | Fri, 9 March 2012 |
| 2013 | Thu, 28 March 2013 |
Hindu festivals around Holi 2010
- Holika Dahan 2010 date — Sun, 28 February 2010
- Ugadi 2010 date — Tue, 16 March 2010
- Gudi Padwa 2010 date — Tue, 16 March 2010
- Chaitra Navratri 2010 date — Tue, 16 March 2010
- Maha Shivaratri 2010 date — Fri, 12 February 2010
- Ram Navami 2010 date — Wed, 24 March 2010
- Hanuman Jayanti 2010 date — Tue, 30 March 2010
- Thaipusam 2010 date — Sat, 30 January 2010
- Vasant Panchami 2010 date — Wed, 20 January 2010
- Vishu 2010 date — Wed, 14 April 2010
- Baisakhi 2010 date — Wed, 14 April 2010
- Tamil Puthandu 2010 date — Wed, 14 April 2010
