Holika Dahan 2005 Date — Friday, March 25, 2005
When is Holika Dahan in 2005? Holika Dahan 2005 falls on Friday, March 25, 2005.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2005 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 25 March 2005 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 26 March 2005 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Sat, 6 March 2004 |
| 2005 | Fri, 25 March 2005 |
| 2006 | Tue, 14 March 2006 |
| 2007 | Sat, 3 March 2007 |
| 2008 | Fri, 21 March 2008 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2005
- Holi 2005 date — Sat, 26 March 2005
- Ugadi 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Gudi Padwa 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Chaitra Navratri 2005 date — Sat, 9 April 2005
- Vishu 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Baisakhi 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Tamil Puthandu 2005 date — Thu, 14 April 2005
- Ram Navami 2005 date — Mon, 18 April 2005
- Thaipusam 2005 date — Thu, 24 February 2005
- Hanuman Jayanti 2005 date — Sun, 24 April 2005
- Vasant Panchami 2005 date — Sun, 13 February 2005
- Akshaya Tritiya 2005 date — Wed, 11 May 2005
