Holika Dahan 2013 Date — Wednesday, March 27, 2013
When is Holika Dahan in 2013? Holika Dahan 2013 falls on Wednesday, March 27, 2013.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2013 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Wed, 27 March 2013 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Thu, 28 March 2013 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Thu, 8 March 2012 |
| 2013 | Wed, 27 March 2013 |
| 2014 | Sun, 16 March 2014 |
| 2015 | Thu, 5 March 2015 |
| 2016 | Wed, 23 March 2016 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2013
- Holi 2013 date — Thu, 28 March 2013
- Ugadi 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Gudi Padwa 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Chaitra Navratri 2013 date — Thu, 11 April 2013
- Maha Shivaratri 2013 date — Sun, 10 March 2013
- Vishu 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Baisakhi 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Tamil Puthandu 2013 date — Sun, 14 April 2013
- Ram Navami 2013 date — Sat, 20 April 2013
- Hanuman Jayanti 2013 date — Thu, 25 April 2013
- Thaipusam 2013 date — Mon, 25 February 2013
- Vasant Panchami 2013 date — Fri, 15 February 2013
