Holika Dahan 2010 Date — Sunday, February 28, 2010
When is Holika Dahan in 2010? Holika Dahan 2010 falls on Sunday, February 28, 2010.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2010 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 28 February 2010 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 1 March 2010 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Wed, 11 March 2009 |
| 2010 | Sun, 28 February 2010 |
| 2011 | Sat, 19 March 2011 |
| 2012 | Thu, 8 March 2012 |
| 2013 | Wed, 27 March 2013 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2010
- Holi 2010 date — Mon, 1 March 2010
- Maha Shivaratri 2010 date — Fri, 12 February 2010
- Ugadi 2010 date — Tue, 16 March 2010
- Gudi Padwa 2010 date — Tue, 16 March 2010
- Chaitra Navratri 2010 date — Tue, 16 March 2010
- Ram Navami 2010 date — Wed, 24 March 2010
- Thaipusam 2010 date — Sat, 30 January 2010
- Hanuman Jayanti 2010 date — Tue, 30 March 2010
- Vasant Panchami 2010 date — Wed, 20 January 2010
- Pongal 2010 date — Thu, 14 January 2010
- Makar Sankranti 2010 date — Thu, 14 January 2010
- Vishu 2010 date — Wed, 14 April 2010
