Holika Dahan 2014 Date — Sunday, March 16, 2014
When is Holika Dahan in 2014? Holika Dahan 2014 falls on Sunday, March 16, 2014.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2014 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 16 March 2014 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 17 March 2014 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Wed, 27 March 2013 |
| 2014 | Sun, 16 March 2014 |
| 2015 | Thu, 5 March 2015 |
| 2016 | Wed, 23 March 2016 |
| 2017 | Sun, 12 March 2017 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2014
- Holi 2014 date — Mon, 17 March 2014
- Ugadi 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Gudi Padwa 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Chaitra Navratri 2014 date — Mon, 31 March 2014
- Ram Navami 2014 date — Tue, 8 April 2014
- Vishu 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
- Baisakhi 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
- Tamil Puthandu 2014 date — Mon, 14 April 2014
- Hanuman Jayanti 2014 date — Tue, 15 April 2014
- Thaipusam 2014 date — Fri, 14 February 2014
- Vasant Panchami 2014 date — Tue, 4 February 2014
- Maha Shivaratri 2014 date — Wed, 29 January 2014
