Holika Dahan 2003 Date — Tuesday, March 18, 2003
When is Holika Dahan in 2003? Holika Dahan 2003 falls on Tuesday, March 18, 2003.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2003 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Tue, 18 March 2003 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Wed, 19 March 2003 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Thu, 28 March 2002 |
| 2003 | Tue, 18 March 2003 |
| 2004 | Sat, 6 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Fri, 25 March 2005 |
| 2006 | Tue, 14 March 2006 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2003
- Holi 2003 date — Wed, 19 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
