Holika Dahan 2011 Date — Saturday, March 19, 2011
When is Holika Dahan in 2011? Holika Dahan 2011 falls on Saturday, March 19, 2011.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2011 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sat, 19 March 2011 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Sun, 20 March 2011 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Sun, 28 February 2010 |
| 2011 | Sat, 19 March 2011 |
| 2012 | Thu, 8 March 2012 |
| 2013 | Wed, 27 March 2013 |
| 2014 | Sun, 16 March 2014 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2011
- Holi 2011 date — Sun, 20 March 2011
- Maha Shivaratri 2011 date — Thu, 3 March 2011
- Ugadi 2011 date — Mon, 4 April 2011
- Gudi Padwa 2011 date — Mon, 4 April 2011
- Chaitra Navratri 2011 date — Mon, 4 April 2011
- Ram Navami 2011 date — Tue, 12 April 2011
- Vishu 2011 date — Thu, 14 April 2011
- Baisakhi 2011 date — Thu, 14 April 2011
- Tamil Puthandu 2011 date — Thu, 14 April 2011
- Thaipusam 2011 date — Fri, 18 February 2011
- Hanuman Jayanti 2011 date — Mon, 18 April 2011
- Vasant Panchami 2011 date — Tue, 8 February 2011
