Holika Dahan 2002 Date — Thursday, March 28, 2002
When is Holika Dahan in 2002? Holika Dahan 2002 falls on Thursday, March 28, 2002.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2002 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 28 March 2002 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Fri, 29 March 2002 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Fri, 9 March 2001 |
| 2002 | Thu, 28 March 2002 |
| 2003 | Tue, 18 March 2003 |
| 2004 | Sat, 6 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Fri, 25 March 2005 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2002
- Holi 2002 date — Fri, 29 March 2002
- Maha Shivaratri 2002 date — Tue, 12 March 2002
- Ugadi 2002 date — Sat, 13 April 2002
- Gudi Padwa 2002 date — Sat, 13 April 2002
- Chaitra Navratri 2002 date — Sat, 13 April 2002
- Vishu 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Baisakhi 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Tamil Puthandu 2002 date — Sun, 14 April 2002
- Ram Navami 2002 date — Sun, 21 April 2002
- Thaipusam 2002 date — Wed, 27 February 2002
- Hanuman Jayanti 2002 date — Sat, 27 April 2002
- Vasant Panchami 2002 date — Sun, 17 February 2002
