Holika Dahan 2006 Date — Tuesday, March 14, 2006
When is Holika Dahan in 2006? Holika Dahan 2006 falls on Tuesday, March 14, 2006.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2006 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Tue, 14 March 2006 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Wed, 15 March 2006 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Fri, 25 March 2005 |
| 2006 | Tue, 14 March 2006 |
| 2007 | Sat, 3 March 2007 |
| 2008 | Fri, 21 March 2008 |
| 2009 | Wed, 11 March 2009 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2006
- Holi 2006 date — Wed, 15 March 2006
- Maha Shivaratri 2006 date — Sun, 26 February 2006
- Ugadi 2006 date — Thu, 30 March 2006
- Gudi Padwa 2006 date — Thu, 30 March 2006
- Chaitra Navratri 2006 date — Thu, 30 March 2006
- Ram Navami 2006 date — Fri, 7 April 2006
- Thaipusam 2006 date — Mon, 13 February 2006
- Hanuman Jayanti 2006 date — Thu, 13 April 2006
- Vishu 2006 date — Fri, 14 April 2006
- Baisakhi 2006 date — Fri, 14 April 2006
- Tamil Puthandu 2006 date — Fri, 14 April 2006
- Vasant Panchami 2006 date — Thu, 2 February 2006
