Holika Dahan 2004 Date — Saturday, March 6, 2004
When is Holika Dahan in 2004? Holika Dahan 2004 falls on Saturday, March 6, 2004.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2004 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sat, 6 March 2004 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sun, 7 March 2004 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Tue, 18 March 2003 |
| 2004 | Sat, 6 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Fri, 25 March 2005 |
| 2006 | Tue, 14 March 2006 |
| 2007 | Sat, 3 March 2007 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2004
- Holi 2004 date — Sun, 7 March 2004
- Ugadi 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Gudi Padwa 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Chaitra Navratri 2004 date — Sun, 21 March 2004
- Ram Navami 2004 date — Tue, 30 March 2004
- Thaipusam 2004 date — Fri, 6 February 2004
- Hanuman Jayanti 2004 date — Mon, 5 April 2004
- Vishu 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
- Baisakhi 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
- Tamil Puthandu 2004 date — Tue, 13 April 2004
- Vasant Panchami 2004 date — Mon, 26 January 2004
- Maha Shivaratri 2004 date — Tue, 20 January 2004
