Holika Dahan 2012 Date — Thursday, March 8, 2012
When is Holika Dahan in 2012? Holika Dahan 2012 falls on Thursday, March 8, 2012.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2012 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 8 March 2012 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Fri, 9 March 2012 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Sat, 19 March 2011 |
| 2012 | Thu, 8 March 2012 |
| 2013 | Wed, 27 March 2013 |
| 2014 | Sun, 16 March 2014 |
| 2015 | Thu, 5 March 2015 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2012
- Holi 2012 date — Fri, 9 March 2012
- Ugadi 2012 date — Fri, 23 March 2012
- Gudi Padwa 2012 date — Fri, 23 March 2012
- Chaitra Navratri 2012 date — Fri, 23 March 2012
- Maha Shivaratri 2012 date — Mon, 20 February 2012
- Ram Navami 2012 date — Sun, 1 April 2012
- Hanuman Jayanti 2012 date — Fri, 6 April 2012
- Thaipusam 2012 date — Tue, 7 February 2012
- Vishu 2012 date — Fri, 13 April 2012
- Baisakhi 2012 date — Fri, 13 April 2012
- Tamil Puthandu 2012 date — Fri, 13 April 2012
- Vasant Panchami 2012 date — Sat, 28 January 2012
