Holika Dahan 2001 Date — Friday, March 9, 2001
When is Holika Dahan in 2001? Holika Dahan 2001 falls on Friday, March 9, 2001.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2001 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 9 March 2001 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 10 March 2001 |
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 |
| 2004 | Sat, 6 March 2004 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2001
- Holi 2001 date — Sat, 10 March 2001
- Maha Shivaratri 2001 date — Wed, 21 February 2001
- Ugadi 2001 date — Mon, 26 March 2001
- Gudi Padwa 2001 date — Mon, 26 March 2001
- Chaitra Navratri 2001 date — Mon, 26 March 2001
- Ram Navami 2001 date — Mon, 2 April 2001
- Thaipusam 2001 date — Thu, 8 February 2001
- Hanuman Jayanti 2001 date — Sun, 8 April 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
