Holika Dahan 2008 Date — Friday, March 21, 2008
When is Holika Dahan in 2008? Holika Dahan 2008 falls on Friday, March 21, 2008.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2008 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Fri, 21 March 2008 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sat, 22 March 2008 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Sat, 3 March 2007 |
| 2008 | Fri, 21 March 2008 |
| 2009 | Wed, 11 March 2009 |
| 2010 | Sun, 28 February 2010 |
| 2011 | Sat, 19 March 2011 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2008
- Holi 2008 date — Sat, 22 March 2008
- Maha Shivaratri 2008 date — Thu, 6 March 2008
- Ugadi 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Gudi Padwa 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Chaitra Navratri 2008 date — Mon, 7 April 2008
- Vishu 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Baisakhi 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Tamil Puthandu 2008 date — Sun, 13 April 2008
- Ram Navami 2008 date — Mon, 14 April 2008
- Thaipusam 2008 date — Thu, 21 February 2008
- Hanuman Jayanti 2008 date — Sun, 20 April 2008
- Vasant Panchami 2008 date — Mon, 11 February 2008
