Holika Dahan 2000 Date — Monday, March 20, 2000
When is Holika Dahan in 2000? Holika Dahan 2000 falls on Monday, March 20, 2000.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2000 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Mon, 20 March 2000 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Tue, 21 March 2000 |
Why we celebrate
Burning of Holika who tried to kill Prahlada — triumph of bhakti over arrogance.
How it is celebrated
Community bonfire, parikrama, and prayers.
Puja timing
Evening of Phalguna Purnima during auspicious muhurta after sunset.
Foods & offerings
Simple prasad — roasted grains, coconut. Main feast on Rangwali Holi next day.
Rituals
- Prepare Holika pyre near temple or crossroads.
- Puja with roli, rice, flower; circumambulate fire.
- Burn effigy/symbol of Holika; bring embers home for auspiciousness.
Holika Dahan dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Mon, 20 March 2000 |
| 2001 | Fri, 9 March 2001 |
| 2002 | Thu, 28 March 2002 |
| 2003 | Tue, 18 March 2003 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2000
- Holi 2000 date — Tue, 21 March 2000
- Maha Shivaratri 2000 date — Sat, 4 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
- 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
