Holika Dahan 2017 Date — Sunday, March 12, 2017
When is Holika Dahan in 2017? Holika Dahan 2017 falls on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Observance: Holika Dahan. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Holika Dahan 2017 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi) | Sun, 12 March 2017 | Main day |
| Rangwali Holi (Dhulandi) | Mon, 13 March 2017 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Wed, 23 March 2016 |
| 2017 | Sun, 12 March 2017 |
| 2018 | Thu, 1 March 2018 |
| 2019 | Thu, 21 March 2019 |
| 2020 | Mon, 9 March 2020 |
Hindu festivals around Holika Dahan 2017
- Holi 2017 date — Mon, 13 March 2017
- Maha Shivaratri 2017 date — Sat, 25 February 2017
- Ugadi 2017 date — Tue, 28 March 2017
- Gudi Padwa 2017 date — Tue, 28 March 2017
- Chaitra Navratri 2017 date — Tue, 28 March 2017
- Ram Navami 2017 date — Wed, 5 April 2017
- Hanuman Jayanti 2017 date — Tue, 11 April 2017
- Thaipusam 2017 date — Fri, 10 February 2017
- Vishu 2017 date — Fri, 14 April 2017
- Baisakhi 2017 date — Fri, 14 April 2017
- Tamil Puthandu 2017 date — Fri, 14 April 2017
- Vasant Panchami 2017 date — Wed, 1 February 2017
