Holika Dahan 2015 Date — Thursday, March 5, 2015
When is Holika Dahan in 2015? Holika Dahan 2015 falls on Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2015 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Thu, 5 March 2015 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Fri, 6 March 2015 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Sun, 16 March 2014 |
| 2015 | Thu, 5 March 2015 |
| 2016 | Wed, 23 March 2016 |
| 2017 | Sun, 12 March 2017 |
| 2018 | Thu, 1 March 2018 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2015
- Holi 2015 date — Fri, 6 March 2015
- Maha Shivaratri 2015 date — Tue, 17 February 2015
- Ugadi 2015 date — Sat, 21 March 2015
- Gudi Padwa 2015 date — Sat, 21 March 2015
- Chaitra Navratri 2015 date — Sat, 21 March 2015
- Ram Navami 2015 date — Sat, 28 March 2015
- Hanuman Jayanti 2015 date — Sat, 4 April 2015
- Thaipusam 2015 date — Tue, 3 February 2015
- Vasant Panchami 2015 date — Sat, 24 January 2015
- Vishu 2015 date — Tue, 14 April 2015
- Baisakhi 2015 date — Tue, 14 April 2015
- Tamil Puthandu 2015 date — Tue, 14 April 2015
